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Cedar Crest College
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  • 4 Year
  • ALLENTOWN, PA

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade C
  6. Party Scene
    grade C minus
  7. Professors
    grade C
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade C
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Cedar Crest is a private college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 792 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Cedar Crest acceptance rate is 69%. Popular majors include Nursing, Business, and Social Work and Youth Services. Graduating 64% of students, Cedar Crest alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $39,100.

About

100 COLLEGE DR
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Colonial States Athletic Conference

Cedar Crest College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Cedar Crest Admissions

Acceptance Rate
69%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1020-1210
ACT Range
20-29
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$23,501 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$30,039 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 35 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 52 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 52 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
8
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
3
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
5
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    45%
  • On Campus
    50%
  • Online
    5%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
792 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
261
Undergrads Over 25
22%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
14%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 34 responses
  • Studious
    29%
  • Driven
    26%
  • Carefree
    18%
  • Either sweet or Arrogant
    9%
  • Immature
    9%
  • Stressed
    6%
  • Outgoing
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
62%
Poll
57%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 46 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 72 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 41 responses
  • Beautiful
    27%
  • Empowering
    24%
  • Small
    12%
  • Horrible
    10%
  • Deceitful
    5%
  • Hierarchical
    5%
  • Home away from home
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
64%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 23 responses

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