What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | 3 |
Show all 1 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | 3 | ||
| ALL | 3 |
Source: cheyney.edu · checked September 27, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | 17 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 15 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Psychology | 14 |
| Business Administration and Management | 12 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 9 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 |
Show the other 3 majors
| Graphic Design | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Communication | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity
Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity
Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
6,330,422 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.7 of 20
Elevation
279 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
30.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
27 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,280 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania4 mi
- Neumann University6 mi
- Immaculata University7 mi
- Swarthmore College9 mi
- Widener University10 mi
- Eastern University12 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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