Chestnut Hill College is proud to serve as a launching pad for lives of excellence. As an inclusive Catholic institution, the College provides a well-rounded curriculum that challenges and inspires all students regardless of major. It’s no wonder why over 90% of alumni find a job or graduate school straight out of college; engagement with the surrounding community and professional world comes naturally with their CHC education. Its prime location is situated on the northwestern edge of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, giving students access to both exciting urban resources and comfortable natural landscapes.
Complementing every major with a curriculum that spans across disciplines, the College instills the values of academic excellence, ethical living, and care for their community and the Earth they inhabit. At CHC, students take to heart a Mission of growth and compassion.
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”
Student Profile
Fall 2017 Enrollment
1,318 undergraduate students
83% of undergrad students are full time
40% male — 60% female
39% of students are from out of state
Faculty Profile
2017-2018 Academic Year
82 full-time faculty
215 part-time faculty
10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio
Residence Life
Fall 2017
82% of first-year students live on campus
51% of all students live on campus
High-Impact Practices
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| First-Year Seminars and Experiences | X |
| Common Intellectual Experiences | X |
| Learning Communities | X |
| Writing-Intensive Courses | X |
| Collaborative Assignments and Projects | X |
| Undergraduate Research | |
| Diversity/Global Learning | X |
| Service-Learning, Community-Based Learning | X |
| Internships/Coops/Practicums | X |
| Capstone Courses and Projects/Senior Experience | X |
RETENTION FALL 2017
78,6% of students began in Fall 2016 and returned in Fall 2017 (full-time, first-time freshmen)
6-YEAR GRADUATION RATE
55% of students graduated in 6 years
ENROLLMENT BY RACIAL/ETHNIC CATEGORY - FALL 2017
| Nonresident aliens | 2% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 9% |
| Black or African American | 35% |
| White | 40% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 8% |
ATHLETICS
Chestnut Hill College Griffins
18 Division II Sports Teams
Academic Programs
Biology And Environmental Sciences
Majors: Biology, Forensic Biology, Environmental Sciences Molecular Biology, Sports Medicine | Minors:
Business
Majors: Accounting; Business Administration and Management; International Business, Language, and Culture; Marketing | Minors: Accounting; Business Administration and Management; International Business, Language, and Culture; Marketing; Sports Management
Chemistry And Physics
Majors: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry | Minors: Biochemistry, Forensic Chemistry
Computer Science And Information Technology
Majors: Computer and Information Sciences, Computer and Information Technology, Computer Systems Management, Cybersecuirty, Digital Forensics | Minors: Computer Science, Computer Systems Management, Digital Forensics, Information Management, Programming, Web/Multimedia Design
Education
Majors: Pre-K–4 Education, 7–12 Secondary Education | Minor: Pre-K–8 Special Education
English Literature And Communication
Majors: Communication, English Literature, English Literature and Communication | Minors: Communication, Creative Writing, English Literature, Film Studies and Production
Foreign Language And Literature
Majors: French, Spanish | Minors: Latin and Classical Civilization, French, Spanish
Health And Exercise Science
Majors: Exercise Science, Health Sciences
History And Political Science
Majors: Global Affairs, History, Political Science | Minors: Global Affairs, History, Legal Studies, Political Science, Women’s Studies
Mathematical Sciences
Majors: Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Mathematics | Minors: Mathematics
Music
Majors: Music (BA), Music Performance (BM)| Minor: Music
Psychology
Major: Psychology | Minor: Psychology
Religious Studies And Philosophy
Minors: Religious Studies, Peace and Justice, Philosophy, Religious Studies and Philosophy
Sociology, Criminal Justice, And Human Services
Majors: Criminal Justice, Human Services, Sociology | Minors: Criminal Justice, Human Services, Sociology, Social Gerontology
Active Learning
The curriculum at Chestnut Hill College is designed to challenge students not only through the coursework itself, but also through the interactive classroom environment that encourages students to share and learn from their differing life experiences and perspectives. Such a campus-wide commitment to teamwork enables students to develop a confident sense of self and a true understanding of what unique skills they have to offer. Collaboration requires communication, and it is through the classroom that students develop their ability to assert their voice and share their input—a necessity in the professional world.
Global Learning
Chestnut Hill College was founded with a globally minded mission, and though its campus community is small, its impact reaches across international borders. As the College develops its globalized culture, it continually provides a range of programs through which students can travel the world to learn and serve. And with university partnerships in more than a dozen countries, students who go abroad are sure to receive the same high quality of education that they are privileged to experience in their own corner of Pennsylvania.
Even at home, CHC ensures that its curriculum is culturally rich and supported by a global perspective. The International Education Committee works to develop such areas of study as foreign languages, global affairs, intercultural foundations, and international business, language, and culture.
ACTIVITIES OFFERED
| Campus Ministries | X |
| Choral groups | X |
| Concert band | X |
| Dance | X |
| Drama/theatre | X |
| International Student Organization | X |
| Jazz band | X |
| Literary magazine | X |
| Marching band | |
| Model UN | |
| Music ensembles | X |
| Musical theatre | X |
| Opera | |
| Pep band | |
| Radio station | X |
| Student government | X |
| Student newspaper | X |
| Student-run film society | X |
| Symphony orchestra | |
| Television station | X |
| Yearbook | X |
New Programs
The College is proud to remain responsive to an ever-evolving society. As the demand for professionals in the health sciences and cybersecurity has risen, CHC has constructed new majors that are up to date with the issues of today’s marketplace. Majors within such new initiatives as the Cyber Sentinels Program exemplify CHC’s commitment to providing an education that is current, worthwhile, and impactful.
Undeclared Undergrads
Students who have yet to declare a major are sure to find their passion with the help of CHC’s Academic Discovery Program (ADP). Alongside an invested Student Success advisor, these students get one-on-one guidance and support as they comb through their options and get a feel for what interests them. No matter how much exploring they do, they are always met with a helping hand, as their advisors work to ensure that their class schedules remain efficient and enable them to graduate on time.
Undeclared students are also able to reside in a living-learning community with others who are exploring their interests as well. Together, those who take part in ADP build relationships, discover their passions, and excel toward their vocations.
COMMON CORE
| Arts/fine arts | X |
| Computer literacy | |
| English (including composition) | X |
| Foreign languages | X |
| History | X |
| Humanities | X |
| Mathematics | |
| Philosophy | |
| Sciences (biological or physical) | X |
| Social science | X |
Other: Orientation, Intro to the Liberal Arts, Global Awareness, Religious Studies, Public Speaking, Ethics, Physical Education, Senior Seminar
CLASS SIZE BREAKDOWN
| Size | 2-9 | 10-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-99 | 100+ | Total |
| Number of Classes | 180 | 236 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 487 |
Community Outreach
Since its founding in 1924, Chestnut Hill College has brought meaningful change to its own neighborhood as well as to neighborhoods far beyond campus. Students are able to enroll in service-learning courses that earn them academic credit, organize their own clubs to reach out to a specific area of need, or engage in any variety of service and ministry programs that the College has to offer.
One noted service-learning program is the Urban Plunge, an immersive opportunity during which students can spend some time serving alongside their friends during the summer or winter break. Those involved live among and provide aid to underrepresented communities in the cities of Kensington, Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey. Meanwhile, they are sure to discover something new about the causes of urban poverty and the various factors that make it so difficult to escape. This experience brings students to confront their own prejudices, meet and bond with new friends, and impart life-changing assistance to those who need it most.
CAMPUS HOUSING OPTIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATES
| Coed dorms | X |
| Men’s dorms | |
| Women’s dorms | |
| Apartments for married students | |
| Apartments for single students | X |
| Special housing for disabled students | |
| Special housing for international students | |
| Fraternity/sorority housing | |
| Cooperative housing | |
| Theme housing | |
| Wellness housing | |
| Other housing options |
Career Development
The Office of Career Development is available to all students and alumni to provide guidance, advice, and resources to help them along any stage of their job search. Whether they are on the hunt for an internship or their post-graduate career, each student can develop career development strategies one-on-one with staff who understand and revel in their potential. One helpful resource is the FOCUS Career Assessment, a self-paced program that helps students identify their strengths and weaknesses, set clear goals for both during and beyond college, and pave the way toward satisfying employment.
ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS FALL 2017
1,286 total applicants
1,231 total admissions
207 total freshman enrollment
Selectivity
95.72% of applicants admitted
Admissions Deadlines for 2018-19 Admission
Rolling admission? Yes
Admissions Factors
Very Important
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores
Important
Character/personal qualities
Geographical residence
State residency
Volunteer work
Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability
First generation
Alumni/ae relation
Level of applicant’s interest
Freshman Profile Fall 2017
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 560 |
| SAT Essay | ||
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | ||
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Writing |
TUITION AND COSTS
NET PRICE CALCULATOR
TUITION AND COSTS BEFORE FINANCIAL AID 2018-2019
| Expenses | |
| Tuition | $35,950 |
| Fees | $230 |
| Total | $36,180 |
| Room and Board (on campus) | $11,000 |
| Estimated Total On Campus | $47,180 |
FINANCIAL AID
Average Financial Aid Packages 2017-2018
$30,165 first-year students
$8,336 all undergrads
Financial Aid Breakdown 2017-2018
92.2% on average, the percentage of need that was met
30% of financial need students that had need fully met
$8,336 average need-based scholarship or grant award
$4,468 average need-based loan