Chestnut Hill College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,950

2021 Average Net Price

$26,658

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.72%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

97.9%

1,197 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,505

72% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.6%

129 Graduates

About

Chestnut Hill College is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Chestnut Hill College were General Human Services (53 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (26 degrees).

In 2021, 415 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chestnut Hill College. 72% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (187 degrees), 1.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (119 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chestnut Hill College is $37,950, which is $14,766 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Chestnut Hill College is $37,950, which is $14,766 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,658.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Chestnut Hill College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,950

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Chestnut Hill College was $37,950. The cost of tuition at Chestnut Hill College is $14,766 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Chestnut Hill College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,658

2021 Value

7.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Chestnut Hill College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,658. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Chestnut Hill College grew by 7.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of Chestnut Hill College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,762

Room and Board

$1,298

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Chestnut Hill College was of $10,762 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,298. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Chestnut Hill College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Chestnut Hill College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Chestnut Hill College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.72%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Chestnut Hill College was 2.72%, which represents 16 out of the 589 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Chestnut Hill College received 1,197 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 48.4% annual growth. Out of those 1,197 applicants, 1,172 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,505 students enrolled at Chestnut Hill College in 2021. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Chestnut Hill College has an overall enrollment yield of 16.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,172

Accepted Out of 1,197

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Chestnut Hill College was 97.9% (1,172 admissions from 1,197 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 71.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 48.4%, while admissions declined by −28.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Chestnut Hill College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Chestnut Hill College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Chestnut Hill College had a total enrollment of 1,505 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Chestnut Hill College is 1,083 students and the part-time enrollment is 422. This means that 72% of students enrolled at Chestnut Hill College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chestnut Hill College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.8% White, 27.2% Black or African American, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 2.59% Two or More Races, 2.06% Asian, 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.133% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Chestnut Hill College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.4%), followed by White Female (17.8%) and Black or African American Female (17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.9%), followed by White Male (12%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chestnut Hill College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,505 students. The full-time enrollment at Chestnut Hill College is 1,083 and the part-time enrollment is 422. This means that 72% of students enrolled at Chestnut Hill College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Chestnut Hill College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Chestnut Hill College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Chestnut Hill College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Chestnut Hill College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
614 enrolled students
Black or African American
409 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
165 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chestnut Hill College is 40.8% White, 27.2% Black or African American, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 2.59% Two or More Races, 2.06% Asian, 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.133% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 221 students (14.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 183 more women than men received degrees from Chestnut Hill College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chestnut Hill College is white (187 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (119 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Chestnut Hill College is General Human Services (53 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (26 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Chestnut Hill College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (65 degrees awarded), Psychology (111 degrees), and Protective Services (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chestnut Hill College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,770,831 people), Secondary school teachers (443,007 people), Education administrators (330,404 people), Other managers (315,683 people), and Social workers, all other (286,847 people).

The most specialized majors at Chestnut Hill College in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (65 degrees awarded), Psychology (111 degrees), Protective Services (33 degrees), EDUCATION. (73 degrees), and Communications (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chestnut Hill College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Chestnut Hill College are Public Administration and Social Service (65 degrees awarded), Psychology (111 degrees), Protective Services (33 degrees), EDUCATION. (73 degrees), and Communications (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chestnut Hill College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,161,155 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (492,327 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (455,622 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (377,864 people), and Individual & family services (295,914 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chestnut Hill College.

Most Common (2021)

General Human Services
53 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
27 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Chestnut Hill College was General Human Services with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Chestnut Hill College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

116

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

299

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Chestnut Hill College, which is 0.388 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (299).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Chestnut Hill College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Chestnut Hill College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.45 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Chestnut Hill College in General Human Services, which is 7.13 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 47% of students graduating from Chestnut Hill College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Chestnut Hill College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.75% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
187 degrees awarded
Black or African American
119 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chestnut Hill College is white (187 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (119 degrees).

7.47% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
126 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
92 degrees awarded
White Male
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chestnut Hill College is white female (126 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (92 degrees).

Operations

Chestnut Hill College has an endowment valued at nearly $12.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.7M (21.2%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Chestnut Hill College had a total salary expenditure of 31.8M. Chestnut Hill College employs 26 Assistant professors, 18 Associate professors and 13 Professors. Most academics at Chestnut Hill College are Female Assistant professor (16), Female Associate professor (12), and Male Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chestnut Hill College are: Management, with 43 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Endowment

$12.8M

2021 Endowment

22%

growth from 2020

Chestnut Hill College has an endowment valued at about $12.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Chestnut Hill College grew 22% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Chestnut Hill College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.3M

2021 Salaries

7.92%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Chestnut Hill College paid a median of $14.3M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($31.8M) and a 7.92% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.97M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Chestnut Hill College paid a total of $3.97M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Chestnut Hill College were Assistant professor with 26 employees, Associate professor with 18 employees, and Professor with 13 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chestnut Hill College were Management with 43 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Chestnut Hill College was Female Assistant professor with 16 employees, Female Associate professor with 12 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Chestnut Hill College.