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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

#1338 in US ranking Cheyney, PA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,773
Tuition & fees
$10,904
Avg. aid
$13,124
Receiving aid
97%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41%
Median salary
$44,425
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?

Homecoming is a recurring Cheyney tradition that brings students and alumni together. Reported activities have included a Homecoming concert and fraternity and sorority step shows, connecting current campus programming with alumni participation.

May Weekend is another event identified in campus listings. The activities attached to these occasions can vary by year, so an event named in an earlier calendar should not be assumed to recur in the same format or on the same dates. For students interested in taking part, the current campus calendar is more useful than a historical event description.

What are the student housing and dining options at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?

Cheyney offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing, and reports a substantial residential student population. The availability of housing does not mean that every applicant is guaranteed a particular room or placement.

A student intending to live on campus should review the current housing application, deposit and deadline rules, room assignments, and residence-hall policies before committing. Dining arrangements should be checked at the same time, especially any meal-plan requirement or distinction between a plan and individual purchases. Students with accessibility needs should raise those needs early enough for the university to explain the accommodation process and available options.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

42

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
80%
Campus size
275 acres

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Leslie Pickney Hill

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.