Chestnut Hill College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3310 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #932 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #864 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #55 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #9 of 19 | In Philadelphia |
| #216 of 1,011 | For Cosmetology |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 989
- Graduates
- 431
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.chc.edu
Chestnut Hill College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Chestnut Hill College has an acceptance rate of 98% and is among the 25% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 96% | 100% |
| Applicants | 1,543 | 642 | 901 |
| Admissions | 1,515 | 614 | 901 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 141 | 82 | 59 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
36 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
133 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 544 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 354 (25%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 269 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 163 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 38 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 25 (2%) |
| Asian | 23 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Chestnut Hill College is $25,357 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,508 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,535 |
| $48-75K | $22,754 |
| $75-110K | $28,094 |
| $110K+ | $31,986 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,950 | $17,040 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,950 | $17,040 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,950 | $17,040 |
| Fee in-district | $460 | $250 |
| Fee in-state | $460 | $250 |
| Fee out-of-state | $460 | $250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 476 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,000 |
Chestnut Hill College majors
Chestnut Hill College has granted 273 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 138 master's across 13 programs, and 22 doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Chestnut Hill College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services, General | 43 | 20 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 48 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 26 | 12 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 11 | 22 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 24 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 19 | 4 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 21 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | 13 | |
| Psychology, General | 20 | ||
| Communication, General | 13 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 7 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 5 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Montessori Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Legal Studies | 3 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 2 | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Gerontology | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 273 | 138 | 22 |
Chestnut Hill College has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 58% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Chestnut Hill College has published 2,459 scientific papers with 53,774 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Pathology, Chemistry, Political Science, Surgery, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 20 | 230 |
| 1992 | 18 | 238 |
| 1993 | 13 | 265 |
| 1994 | 11 | 295 |
| 1995 | 21 | 252 |
| 1996 | 37 | 283 |
| 1997 | 26 | 267 |
| 1998 | 41 | 285 |
| 1999 | 41 | 401 |
| 2000 | 27 | 435 |
| 2001 | 40 | 548 |
| 2002 | 49 | 633 |
| 2003 | 50 | 784 |
| 2004 | 41 | 848 |
| 2005 | 40 | 1143 |
| 2006 | 61 | 1179 |
| 2007 | 51 | 1245 |
| 2008 | 51 | 1328 |
| 2009 | 44 | 1546 |
| 2010 | 56 | 1677 |
| 2011 | 60 | 1841 |
| 2012 | 58 | 1921 |
| 2013 | 90 | 2101 |
| 2014 | 221 | 2226 |
| 2015 | 84 | 2338 |
| 2016 | 100 | 2581 |
| 2017 | 95 | 2661 |
| 2018 | 91 | 2792 |
| 2019 | 109 | 3139 |
| 2020 | 128 | 3732 |
| 2021 | 98 | 3923 |
| 2022 | 88 | 3944 |
| 2023 | 81 | 3885 |
Notable alumni
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Kathleen Antonelli
- Enrolled in Chestnut Hill College
- Studied in 1938-1942
- Occupations
- programmercomputer scientistmathematician
- Biography
-
Kathleen Rita Antonelli, known as Kay McNulty, was an Irish computer programmer and one of the six original programmers of the ENIAC, one of the first general-purpose electronic digital computers. The other five ENIAC programmers were Betty Holberton, Ruth Teitelbaum, Frances Spence, Marlyn Meltzer, and Jean Bartik.
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Frances Spence
- Occupations
- computer scientistphysicistprogrammerengineermathematician
- Biography
-
Frances V. Spence was one of the original programmers for the ENIAC (the first electronic digital computer). She is considered one of the first computer programmers in history.
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Kathleen Byerly
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Kathleen Mae Bruyere was a captain in the United States Navy. She was one of the twelve women named by Time magazine as Time Person of the Year in 1975, representing American women (at the height of the feminist movement). In May 1975, she became the first female officer in the Navy to serve as the flag secretary to an admiral commanding an operational staff. In 1977, Byerly was one of six officers who sued the United States Secretary of the Navy and the United States Secretary of Defense over their being restricted from serving on combat aircraft and ships. This led to the 1948 Women's Armed Services Integration Act being struck down as unconstitutional.
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Kathryn E. Granahan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kathryn Elizabeth Granahan was an American politician. She served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania and as the Treasurer of the United States, having been appointed by President John F. Kennedy.
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Frederica Massiah-Jackson
- Years
- 1951-.. (age 73)
- Occupations
- judgelawyer
- Biography
-
Frederica Massiah-Jackson is a Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas judge. She served as President Judge from November 2000 to January 2006.
General info
| Alternative names | CHC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1924 |
| Motto | Fides, Caritas, Scientia Faith, Charity, Knowledge |
| Colors | red |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 229 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 9601 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19118-2693 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,604,000 |
| Phone | 2152487000 |