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The main campus of Chestnut Hill is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Chestnut Hill is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Chestnut Hill offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
Chestnut Hill does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 550. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 420 or more.
Chestnut Hill offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 1,719 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Chestnut Hill. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
Chestnut Hill makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Chestnut Hill belong to the Division III Independents for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Chestnut Hill College
9601 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118-2693
General Phone: (215) 248-7000
Admissions Phone: (215) 248-7001
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 248-7182
http://WWW.CHC.EDU
Chestnut Hill awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 117 | elementary school teaching, instructional media design, early childhood education, educational administration, teacher ed, music teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 75 | counseling psychology, psychology, clinical psychology |
| Business And Management | 50 | business communications, business management, human resources, accounting and management, marketing, finance, accounting, business administration |
| Family And Social Work | 44 | human services, child care management, adult development and aging |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | sociology, English, political science, Spanish language, history, French language, interdisciplinary studies |
| Media | 13 | communications tech courses, communication and journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer science, computer and info science, computer services management |
| Science | 9 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | theology and religious vocations, pastoral counseling and ministries, religion |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | health care administration |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts, art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Chestnut Hill in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 182 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 167 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 13 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Chestnut Hill had a total enrollment of 1,719 students (1,228 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 44% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 73% |
| New Jersey | 13% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 7 % |
Chestnut Hill offers campus housing for 435 of its 1,228 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, 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 | 1,105 | 792 | 72% | 194 | 24% |
| Men | 429 | 309 | 72% | 82 | 27% |
| Women | 676 | 483 | 71% | 112 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 248-7001
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,582 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,582 |
| Room and board | $ 8,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,125 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,093 |
Financial Aid:
Chestnut Hill participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 324500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 248-7182
Chestnut Hill 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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $47,730 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $58,618 | 3 | $53,163 |
*: 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 | 3 | $56,828 | 6 | $56,538 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $53,959 | 6 | $50,592 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $46,900 | 14 | $38,271 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $50,820 | 28 | $44,755 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chestnut Hill Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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