Cheyney University of Pennsylvania SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Cheyney’s 100% acceptance rate means you can focus on starting college with momentum, not just clearing an admissions bar. If you submit ACT scores, aim for the upper end of the middle range, around 21, while also building the study habits that support first-year success.
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania facts and stats
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania enrolls about 620 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Cheyney has a 69% freshman retention rate and a 41% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
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Key Cheyney University of Pennsylvania application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Cheyney is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. With no Early Action or Early Decision deadline, the December test is typically the last fall retake that can arrive in time for Regular Decision.
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What you'll actually pay
Cheyney’s in-state tuition is $7,716, while out-of-state tuition is $15,432. With 81% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $7,000, many students use scholarships and grants to help manage costs.
At Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, out-of-state tuition is $15,432, while in-state tuition is $7,716, with room and board adding about $11,016. Financial aid is common, with 81% of students receiving aid and an average package of $10,675. The average merit award is $7,000. Graduates leave with an average debt of $21,000.
Student life at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
80% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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