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Cedar Crest College

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, PA · City · 834 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Cedar Crest College, located on a beautiful 84-acre nationally registered arboretum in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a historically women’s liberal arts college renowned for its dedication to empowering women and developing future leaders. The institution is highly regarded for its premier academic offerings, particularly its top-tier School of Nursing and its nationally accredited, cutting-edge Forensic Science program. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, collaborative community enriched by vibrant student organizations, active research partnerships with faculty, and competitive Division III athletics. What truly sets Cedar Crest apart is its signature Sophomore Expedition program, which guarantees all eligible second-year students a fully college-funded study abroad experience to foster global citizenship.


Wikipedia:Cedar Crest College is a private liberal arts women's college in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In the fall of 2024, the college enrolled 886 undergraduate and 362 graduate students. Students of all genders can pursue degree programs through the School of Adult and Graduate Education (SAGE) at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Location
Allentown, PA, 18104-6196 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ABE · Lehigh Valley
6 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$57,206
Avg net price
$18,659
Room & board
$13,406
Tuition
$46,314
Books & supplies
$4,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$21,044
$30–48k
$24,250
$48–75k
$21,490
$75–110k
$19,909
$110k+
$11,008
Admissions
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
25

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Essay Requirements

Cedar Crest College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
59%
4-yr on-time completion
51%
1st-yr retention
71%
Transfer-out rate
30%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
63%
Transferred
28%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
8%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,295
Median earnings (10yr)
$59,460
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,500$31,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,584
Student Body
Men 9%Women 91%
9
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
44%
First-generation
43%
Median family income
$39,394
Independent students
40%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
20%
Race & ethnicity
White
47%
Hispanic
18%
Black
10%
Asian
4%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
7%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
12%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,295
10 years after entry
$59,460
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing95
Psychology, General19
Business Administration, Management and Operations19
Criminology17
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12
Public Health11
Biology, General9
Security Science and Technology9
Social Work9
Chemistry7
Genetics6
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General6
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services5
Special Education and Teaching4
English Language and Literature, General4
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Institutional
Endowment
$44M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
48%
Avg faculty salary
$7,285/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,600
Federal loan rate
70%

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