Cedar Crest College Admissions

SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More

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Allen Grove
Allen Grove
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Updated on September 14, 2017

Cedar Crest College Admissions Overview:

Students with good grades and above-average test scores have a better chance of being admitted, although the school looks at more than scores and grades. In addition to filling out an application and submitting scores from the SAT or ACT, prospective students must also submit high school transcripts, a letter of recommendation, an application fee, and a personal essay. While a campus visit is not required, it is always encouraged. Students interested in Cedar Crest should check out the school's website for more information, and are welcome to contact the admissions office with any questions. 

Admissions Data (2016):

  • Cedar Crest College Acceptance Rate: 66%
  • Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile

Cedar Crest College Description:

Founded in 1867, Cedar Crest College is a private liberal arts college for women. The college's location in Allentown, Pennsylvania, makes it a short drive to eight other colleges and universities in the area. Philadelphia is just over an hour away. Undergraduate women can choose from 30 academic fields of study with Nursing being the most popular. Cedar Crest's 11 to 1 student / faculty ratio and average class size of 20 gives students the opportunity for a lot of personal attention from the faculty. Cedar Crest has historic ties to the United Church of Christ. On the athletic front, the Cedar Crest Falcons compete in the NCAA Division III Colonial States Athletic Conference. Popular sports include basketball, soccer softball, lacrosse, and track and field.

Enrollment (2016):

  • Total Enrollment: 1,669 (1,428 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 13% Male / 87% Female
  • 62% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

  • Tuition and Fees: $36,825
  • Books: $1,500 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $10,933
  • Other Expenses: $850
  • Total Cost: $50,108

Cedar Crest College Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

  • Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 100%
  • Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 100%
    • Loans: 88%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $27,013
    • Loans: $8,115

Academic Programs:

  • Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 79%
  • Transfer-out Rate: 2%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 40%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 56%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

  • Women's Sports: Basketball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Cross Country

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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