School Overview

Chestnut Hill College has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Philadelphia, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

9601 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118-2693
Main Phone: (215) 248-7000
Web Site: www.chc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,020 (full-time equivalent) students.

Minority enrollment included African-American (29)%, Hispanic (4)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 430. One quarter of students scored at least 540.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 410 or higher. One fourth of students scored 530 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Communications
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Marketing

• Specialized Communication

• Communications Technology And Technician

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Computer Science

• Educational Administration
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Office

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Social Sciences
• Sociology
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Child Care

• Gerontology
• Mathematics And Computer Science
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Cell Biology And Molecular Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Specialized Mathematics

• Fine Arts
• Music

• Religion

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology

• Other Theology And Religious Vocation

School Accreditation

Chestnut Hill College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Chestnut Hill College is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Chestnut Hill College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Division III Independents (for basketball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is recommended.
• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.