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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, which was founded on February 25, 1837, was originally known as the African Institute. Shortly thereafter, it became the Institute for Colored Youth. Over the years, the institute's name was changed several times until it was given the name Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 1983. This historically black university's campus is spread across 275 acres in Cheyney, Pennsylvania.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania offers bachelor's degrees in arts, science, and education, and master's degrees in science, education, and public administration. The university has the following two academic divisions:
The athletics department of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania fields teams in basketball, football, volleyball, tennis, cross country track, and bowling. Nicknamed the Wolves, the teams compete in the NCAA Division II. The men's basketball team has won more than 15 PSAC conference championships, one national championship, and several Final Fours.
Cheyney, PA is home to Cheyney. Cheyney is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Cheyney go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in media, hospitality, and education and teaching.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Cheyney maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cheyney is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 1,438 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Cheyney has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Cheyney offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania
1837 University Circle
Cheyney, PA 19319-0200
General Phone: (610) 399-2000
http://www.cheyney.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 46 | sociology, political science, English, geography courses |
| Education and Teaching | 45 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, special ed |
| Business and Management | 30 | business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | psychology |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | public administration |
| Hospitality | 8 | hospitality management |
| Science | 7 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Construction Trades | 4 | apparel and textiles |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | parks and recreation management |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Cheyney in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 147 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 49 | 4 |
Cheyney is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Cheyney had a total enrollment of 1,438 students (1,535 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 91% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 65% |
| New York | 10% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| Washington, DC | 8% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,089 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,219 |
| Room and board | $ 7,156 |
| Room charge | $ 4,158 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,998 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,655 |
Financial Aid:
Cheyney participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 331700)
Cheyney has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $98,571 | 9 | $97,106 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $78,320 | 8 | $76,942 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $64,312 | 15 | $61,984 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $35,664 | 6 | $36,661 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $69,702 | 38 | $69,453 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 19 | 42 |
| Football | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 16 | 16 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Geography, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cheyney Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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 Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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