Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319-0200
610-399-2275
Founded in 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is the nation's oldest historically black college and university (HBCU). Located in the rural community of Cheyney, Pennsylvania, about 20 miles west of Philadelphia, Cheyney University is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The University offers bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of disciplines.
Cheyney University's history is closely linked to the history of African Americans in the United States. The University was founded by Richard Humphreys, a wealthy Quaker philanthropist, as the Institute for Colored Youth (ICY). The ICY was the first educational institution in the United States established for the express purpose of providing higher education for African Americans.
In its early years, the ICY offered a two-year program of study that focused on the liberal arts and sciences. The ICY was renamed the Cheyney Training School for Teachers in 1929. The name change reflected the institution's expanded mission of preparing African Americans for careers in teaching.
In 1951, the Cheyney Training School for Teachers was renamed the Cheyney State Teachers College. The name change coincided with the institution's expansion to a four-year college and the granting of the first bachelor's degrees. In 1963, the Pennsylvania Legislature changed the name of the institution to Cheyney State College. The name change was made in recognition of the institution's expanded mission and programs of study.
In 1983, the Pennsylvania Legislature again changed the name of the institution, this time to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. The name change was made in recognition of the institution's status as a comprehensive university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Today, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Cheyney University is committed to providing a quality education to its students and preparing them for successful careers.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 623
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.cheyney.edu/
Financial Aid: https://cheyney.edu/financialaid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $26311
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $31568
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is $99502.79. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. For graduates of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, we saw an average early-career income of $41900.00 and mid-career income of $63600.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.