Chestnut Hill College

It is moderately difficult to get into Chestnut Hill College. The college admitted 97% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 1,697 applications received in 2023, 1,649 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to Chestnut Hill College, the application fee costs $35.

Chestnut Hill College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Chestnut Hill College's admissions stats.

Chestnut Hill College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.1
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	8%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	78%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	0%
Waitlist	No

Chestnut Hill College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Chestnut Hill College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Chestnut Hill College?

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Chestnut Hill College does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Chestnut Hill College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Chestnut Hill College

Chestnut Hill College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Chestnut Hill College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Chestnut Hill College

What does Chestnut Hill College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Geographical Residence	Important
State Residency	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Chestnut Hill College for more information on admission factors.

Chestnut Hill College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Chestnut Hill College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Chestnut Hill College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Chestnut Hill College?

Students admitted to Chestnut Hill College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

Out of all students that were admitted, 38% submitted a class rank. At Chestnut Hill College 8% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 24% were in the top 25% and 60% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Chestnut Hill College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5.41%
3.75 and 3.99	7.03%
3.50 and 3.74	18.38%
3.25 and 3.49	17.3%
3.00 and 3.24	21.08%
2.50 and 2.9	19.46%
2.00 and 2.49	9.73%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Chestnut Hill College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Chestnut Hill College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 78% of Chestnut Hill College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 0% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Chestnut Hill College?

To be competitive with other Chestnut Hill College applicants, you should strive to score between 890 and 1090 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Chestnut Hill College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1090 and 25% of scored lower than 890, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Chestnut Hill College students scored 540 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Chestnut Hill College students scored 550 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.

More Information on Transferring to Chestnut Hill College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Chestnut Hill College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Chestnut Hill College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Chestnut Hill College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Chestnut Hill College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Chestnut Hill College.

Does Chestnut Hill College accept transfer credits?

✅ Chestnut Hill College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Chestnut Hill College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Chestnut Hill College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Chestnut Hill College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Chestnut Hill College?

✅ Chestnut Hill College is not test optional.

What is Chestnut Hill College's acceptance rate?

✅ Chestnut Hill College's acceptance rate is 97%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Chestnut Hill College?

❌ Chestnut Hill College does not offer early decision.

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