School Overview

Chestnut Hill College has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Chestnut Hill College is a private, for-profit school.

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 2,062 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 108 male students and 127 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46% of the student body, while females made up 54%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (588)%, Hispanic (37)%, and Asian (89)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 420 or higher. One fourth of students scored 530 or higher.

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

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Chestnut Hill College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Weekend college
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• 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.