Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1837. The campus spreads over an area of more than 270 acres. The university's original name was the Institute for Colored Youth. Richard Humphreys, a Quaker philanthropist, played an important role in its establishment. Students are offered degree programs in various areas of study including business administration, communications, and fine arts. The two schools of the university are:

• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Education

The university's Greek organizations are Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Phi Beta Sigma, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Omega Psi Phi. There are various student clubs and organizations including the Ambassadors for Christ, University Choir, Videography Club, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, and CLIMB Club.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in hospitality, nutrition and exercise therapy, education and teaching, media, and business and management.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Cheyney is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 1,438 in 2007-2008 (1,535 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Cheyney participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Cheyney provides on-campus housing for 1,100 of its 1,535 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 23 male students received the aid (men were 55% of those receiving aid) and 19 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 45% of students receiving such aid) .