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Cedar Crest College, established in 1967, is a private, four-year, liberal arts college situated in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. The College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The campus is spread across an area of 84 acres. The student body has an impressive number of international students.
Cedar Crest College has an active student life. The athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in sports including equestrian, basketball, cross country running, softball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and volleyball. The sports teams are nicknamed as the Falcons. They participate in National Collegiate Athletic Association, and Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC).
The campus of Cedar Crest is in Allentown, PA, 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, art studies, drama and performing arts, 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 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Cedar Crest has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 1,888 students enrolled (1,341 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Cedar Crest are female.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Cedar Crest values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Cedar Crest mission statement
The mission of Cedar Crest, an independent women's college, is to provide students with an excellent education that is grounded in the liberal arts and informed by humanistic values.
The curriculum is designed to enhance the development of critical thinking and leadership skills, creative abilities, social awareness and technological literacy. Committed to experiential and lifelong learning, the CollegeÆs curricular and co-curricular programs empower students to be ethical, engaged, and responsible members of their communities, to appreciate global diversity, and to provide stewardship for the environment. A Cedar Crest education prepares students for careers as well as professional and graduate studies.
A Cedar Crest graduate will:
Demonstrate the ability to engage in critical analysis and qualitative reasoning.
Demonstrate the ability to engage in scientific and quantitative reasoning.
Demonstrate technological competency and information literacy, including the ability to evaluate technological and informational resources and use them appropriately.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and through the written word.
Demonstrate the ability to participate in and appreciate artistic and creative endeavors.
Demonstrate the ability to understand and articulate the foundations of her own ethics and values, as well as understand the value systems of others.
Demonstrate the ability to understand and respond to issues of local, national, and global significance."
More complete details are provided below.
Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
http://www.cedarcrest.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 106 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 57 | education courses, teacher ed, teacher aide, early childhood education, early childhood special ed, special ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, ... |
| Science | 49 | chemistry, genetics, biochemistry, biology, environmental biology, biopsychology, conservation biology, physical science courses |
| Business And Management | 42 | business management, accounting, accounting and related services, human resources, human resources management, business and related services, marketing studies, business administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | English, political science, history, Hispanic-American studies, liberal arts and sciences, women's studies, sociology |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | social work, food and nutrition, social work courses |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | dance, drama |
| Medicine | 5 | neuroscience, pre-dentistry, gerontology, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
| Medical Support And Technology | 4 | nuclear medical tech, clinical lab tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | information science, computer and info science courses, computer science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health services administration, health care administration |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Engineering | 0 | biomedical engineering |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | forensic science, criminal justice and police |
Number of programs and degrees for Cedar Crest in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 334 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Cedar Crest had a total enrollment of 1,888 students (1,341 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 55% |
| New Jersey | 16% |
| New York | 8% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Cedar Crest offers campus housing for 562 of its 1,341 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,543 | 952 | 62% | 223 | 23% |
| Men | 8 | 1 | 12% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 1,535 | 951 | 62% | 222 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 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 | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,340 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,340 |
| Room and board | $ 8,624 |
| Room charge | $ 4,586 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,038 |
| 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)
Cedar Crest has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $73,832 | 4 | $65,765 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $83,544 | 5 | $71,068 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $80,647 | 8 | $76,658 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $62,662 | 8 | $60,533 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $51,675 | 25 | $51,955 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $43,675 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $62,150 | 46 | $56,843 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
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 nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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