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Chestnut Hill College is a co-educational Roman Catholic college located in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania. The Sisters of St. Joseph established the school as Mount Saint Joseph College in 1924. It was renamed Chestnut Hill College in 1938. The campus is spread across an area of 45 acres. Chestnut Hill College is organized into the following academic schools:
Chestnut Hill College's athletics department sponsors more than 10 men’s and women’s sports teams, which are nicknamed the Griffins. The college is a member of NCAA Division II and participates in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
The main campus of Chestnut Hill is in Philadelphia, PA (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 students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 550. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 420 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Chestnut Hill had 2,062 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school. Females make the bulk of the student body at Chestnut Hill.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Chestnut Hill makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Chestnut Hill belong to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Chestnut Hill College
9601 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118-2693
General Phone: (215) 248-7000
http://www.chc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 106 | counseling psychology, psychology, clinical psychology, patient counseling |
| Education And Teaching | 97 | elementary school teaching, instructional media design, educational administration, teacher ed, special ed, secondary teaching, early childhood education, education courses, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 73 | human services, child care management, adult development and aging |
| Business And Management | 56 | business management, accounting, marketing, human resources, international business, finance, business communications, accounting and management, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 13 | communication and journalism, communications tech courses |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | English, history, political science, French language, Spanish language, sociology, interdisciplinary studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | pastoral counseling and ministries, theology and religious vocations, religion |
| Science | 7 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science, computer science, computer services management |
| Medical Administration | 3 | health care administration, health care facilities management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts, art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Chestnut Hill in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 207 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 190 | 14 |
| Doctor's degree | 8 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Chestnut Hill had a total enrollment of 2,062 students (1,522 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 42% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 64% |
| New Jersey | 19% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| New York | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Chestnut Hill offers campus housing for 517 of its 1,522 (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 | 1,614 | 1,195 | 74% | 235 | 20% |
| Men | 552 | 405 | 73% | 108 | 27% |
| Women | 1,062 | 790 | 74% | 127 | 16% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 540 |
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 | 98% |
| 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 | $ 24,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,900 |
| Room and board | $ 8,625 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Chestnut Hill participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 324500)
Chestnut Hill has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 12 |
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 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $63,050 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $71,787 | 5 | $65,086 |
*: 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 | 2 | * | 4 | $68,108 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $53,837 | 8 | $62,238 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $46,753 | 13 | $44,748 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $53,457 | 27 | $53,106 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
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
International Business/Trade/Commerce
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
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities 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 Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chestnut Hill Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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