Chestnut Hill College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Chestnut Hill College is a private nonprofit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with approximately 815 undergraduate students enrolled. Chestnut Hill College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,970 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $46,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Chestnut Hill College is a private Catholic college in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The college was founded in 1924 as a women's college by the Sisters of St. Joseph. It was originally named Mount Saint Joseph College.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 56% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate suggest that a significant portion of students either leave or don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $20,782, and the small campus (under 1,000 undergrads) in a beautiful Philadelphia neighborhood offers a tight-knit, mission-driven Catholic environment that genuinely suits some students. Worth considering if you're drawn to small class sizes and the SSJ tradition, but have an honest conversation about what support systems exist to help you reach graduation day.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (815 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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