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The campus of Cedar Crest is in Allentown, Pennsylvania, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Cedar Crest include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Cedar Crest is known for its programs in science, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Cedar Crest has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 1,911 students enrolled (1,328 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Cedar Crest are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Full-time students are the norm at Cedar Crest. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Cedar Crest offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
General Phone: (610) 437-4471
Admissions Phone: (610) 740-3780
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 740-3785
http://www.cedarcrest.edu
Cedar Crest awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 68 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 54 | business management, accounting, human resources, human resources management, business and related services, accounting and related services, marketing studies, business administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 49 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Science | 42 | genetics, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental biology, physical science courses, biopsychology, conservation biology |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | English, history, Hispanic-American studies, liberal arts and sciences, political science, sociology, women's studies |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | education courses, teacher ed, secondary teaching, early childhood education, teacher aide, early childhood special ed, special ed, elementary school teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | social work, food and nutrition, social work courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | information science, computer and info science courses, computer science, computer and info science |
| Media | 11 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 7 | nuclear medical tech, clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 4 | neuroscience, gerontology, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | dance, drama |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | health services administration |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Engineering | 0 | biomedical engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Cedar Crest in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 313 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 11 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Cedar Crest had a total enrollment of 1,911 students (1,328 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 66% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| New York | 7% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Cedar Crest offers campus housing for 561 of its 1,328 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Allentown, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,444 | 955 | 66% | 204 | 21% |
| Men | 6 | 3 | 50% | 0 | 0% |
| Women | 1,438 | 952 | 66% | 204 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 740-3780
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,712 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,712 |
| Room and board | $ 7,903 |
| Room charge | $ 4,240 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,663 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Cedar Crest participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 324300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 740-3785
Cedar Crest has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $53,318 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $81,220 | 4 | $59,988 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $69,898 | 5 | $65,951 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $54,368 | 6 | $53,567 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $49,390 | 25 | $46,184 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $39,623 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $53,766 | 40 | $49,106 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
Social Work, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Services Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Neuroscience
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Conservation Biology
Environmental Biology
Genetics, General
Physical Sciences, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cedar Crest Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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