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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, PA cheyney.edu 721 students

Cheyney University's campus sits on 275 acres in a rural setting near Philadelphia. As the nation's oldest HBCU, the university fosters a strong sense of community and tradition among its students. Cheyney is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, providing access to a wider network of resources and opportunities.

Programs
1
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$28,128
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$10,904
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $18,870/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 41% of students receive Pell Grants; 33% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $10,536 $42,144
$30K – $48K $8,962 $35,848
$48K – $75K $7,885 $31,540
$75K – $110K $18,471 $73,884
Sticker price (no aid) $10,904 $43,616
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

1 degree program ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
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$28,128/yr High 8.9x

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