Cedar Crest College
Cedar Crest College is one of the one hundred nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Allentown.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,664 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 213 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 175 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 82%). Every year 50% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Cedar Crest College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $37,492, and fees were $600. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $37,492 and $600 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students1,664 |
Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate82% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 7 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1944 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 09/01/2011 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1978 - Current |
Admission
63%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 940 to 1170 |
ACT | 19 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,250/credit | |
In State Students | $1,250/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,250/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $770/credit | |
In State Students | $770/credit | |
Out of State Students | $770/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $56,250 | $56,250 | $56,250 |
ADN | 70 | $87,500 | $87,500 | $87,500 |
BSN | 125 | $156,250 | $156,250 | $156,250 |
FNP | 50 | $38,500 | $38,500 | $38,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Cedar Crest College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 48% | $4,701 |
Other Federal Grant | 16% | $914 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 48% | $3,780 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 97% | $22,268 |
Federal Student Loans | 87% | $5,835 |
Private Loans | 27% | $14,331 |
$21,174
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$17,902 |
$30,001 to $48,000$17,441 |
$48,001 to $75,000$20,084 |
$75,001 to $110,000$22,111 |
Over $110,000$26,096 |
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Student Population
1,433
Undergrads
231
Graduates
1,453
Women
211
Men
60%
Full-time
40%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
59% |
Hispanic |
14% |
Black/African American |
8% |
Non-resident alien |
8% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.