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Cedar Crest College

Cedar Crest College is a small, private institution located in Allentown, pa. Founded in 1867, Cedar Crest College offers undergraduate degrees in 72 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 933 undergraduates
cost $43,643 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Cedar Crest College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 84.3%
SAT score average 1075
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.42
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Cedar Crest College is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Education, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
Psychology, General
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $43,643
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,722
Books & supplies $3,000
Other expenses $850
Cost of attendance* $60,215
Average financial aid package $31,582
Estimated cost $28,633 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $43,643
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,722
Books & supplies $3,000
Other expenses $850
Cost of attendance* $60,215
Average financial aid package $31,582
Estimated cost $28,633 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Cedar Crest College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 933, with gender binary students split 6% male and 94% female.

Total enrollment

1,340

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
38%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
39%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Cedar Crest College, students love their Student Activities Board. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 100 College Drive, Allentown, PA 18104-6196
phone 610-437-4471
address www.cedarcrest.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student activities board

Student government association

Commuter awareness board

Student nurse association

Forensic student science organization

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Cedar Crest College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Cedar Crest College?

Cedar Crest College is located in Allentown, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Cedar Crest College? 

The acceptance rate for Cedar Crest College is 84%.

What’s the average GPA for Cedar Crest College?

The average high school GPA for Cedar Crest College students was 3.42.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Cedar Crest College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Cedar Crest College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $240,860.

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