It is not difficult to get into Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Around 85% of applicants get into Cheyney University of Pennsylvania each year. Last year, 1,127 students applied to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and 960 were admitted.
If you want to apply to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the regular decision application deadline is March 31 and the fee for the application costs $25.
The following is an overiew of some of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's admissions stats.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 2.4 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 4% |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 90% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 19% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | – | – |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | No | – | – |
Regular Decision | Yes | 3 31 | – |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania does not offer early decision or early action.
➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are 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 apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you stand out.
What does Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 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 |
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Recommendation(s) | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Class Rank | Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Interview | Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Important |
State Residency | Important |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Make sure to check with Cheyney University of Pennsylvania for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Interview | – | √ | – | – |
Letter(s) of Recommendation | – | – | 3 | – |
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | – | – | – |
Transcript of High School Record | √ | – | – | – |
Students admitted to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania have an average unweighted GPA of 2.4.
Out of all students that were admitted, 52% submitted a class rank. At Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 4% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 23% were in the top 25% and 54% were in the top 50%.
At Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | – |
3.75 and 3.99 | – |
3.50 and 3.74 | – |
3.25 and 3.49 | – |
3.00 and 3.24 | – |
2.50 and 2.9 | – |
2.00 and 2.49 | – |
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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2004, 90% of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 19% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be most competitive at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, you should strive to earn between 15 and 21 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 21 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 21, and three out of four students scored lower than 21 on the ACT.
A 15 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students. Only one out of every four students scored below 15.
For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
Transfer students can enroll in Cheyney University of Pennsylvania during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
Does Cheyney University of Pennsylvania accept transfer credits?
✅ Cheyney University of Pennsylvania accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Do I have to submit test scores to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
✅ Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is not test optional.
What is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 85%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
❌ Cheyney University of Pennsylvania does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a less selective institution. The Cheyney University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate is 85%. This means that the institution accepts 85 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is Mar 31.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 2.37. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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