Chestnut Hill College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3487 of 12,502 | In the World |
| # 986 of 452 | In North America |
| # 914 of 452 | In the United States |
| # 62 of 100 | In Pennsylvania |
| # 10 of 14 | In Philadelphia |
| # 255 of 906 | For Cosmetology |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
74%
Enrollment
29,640
Average SAT
1,170
Average ACT
28
Avg. cost to attend
$28,588 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
868
Graduates
420
Male:Female Ratio
36:64
Religion
Roman Catholic
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Chestnut Hill College has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 74% | 74% |
| Applicants | 2,964 | 1,207 | 1,757 |
| Admissions | 2,207 | 869 | 1,338 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 158 | 93 | 65 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 36% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| ■ Asian | 2% |
| ■ Hispanic | 11% |
| ■ Black or African American | 26% |
| ■ Two or more races | 2% |
| ■ Unknown | 21% |
Chestnut Hill College majors
Chestnut Hill College has granted 1 associate degrees across 1 programs, 228 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 136 master's across 15 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Chestnut Hill College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | - | - | 52 | - |
| Human Services, General | - | 33 | 9 | - |
| Clinical Psychology | - | - | 19 | 14 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | - | 24 | 5 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 28 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | - | 21 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 20 | - | - |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | - | 15 | - | - |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | - | 5 | 7 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | - | 12 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 10 | - | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | - | - | 10 | - |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | - | 8 | - | - |
| Montessori Teacher Education | - | 4 | 4 | - |
| Communication, General | - | 7 | - | - |
| Accounting | - | 5 | - | - |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | - | 5 | - | - |
| History, General | - | 5 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 5 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | - | 5 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 1 | 4 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| Legal Studies | - | 4 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | - | - | 3 | - |
| Biochemistry | - | 2 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 2 | - |
| Forensic Chemistry | - | 2 | - | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | 2 | - | - |
| International & Globalization Studies | - | 2 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| School Psychology | - | - | 2 | - |
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | - | 2 | - | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | - | 1 | - | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | - | 1 | - | - |
| Education, General | - | - | 1 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | - | 1 | - | - |
| Gerontology | - | 1 | - | - |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | - | 1 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 1 | 228 | 136 | 14 |
Publications & Citations
Chestnut Hill College has published 2,983 scientific papers with 76,731 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Pathology, Environmental Science, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Medicine |
1,851
/ 62,030
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
1,490
/ 51,585
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,408
/ 35,954
|
| Psychology |
1,080
/ 40,573
|
| Computer Science |
960
/ 33,495
|
| Political Science |
786
/ 17,341
|
| Engineering |
781
/ 19,468
|
| Pathology |
779
/ 29,284
|
| Environmental Science |
763
/ 21,874
|
| Chemistry |
755
/ 20,997
|
| Physics |
727
/ 19,602
|
| Law |
724
/ 16,950
|
| Surgery |
713
/ 24,836
|
| Psychiatry |
687
/ 31,980
|
| Genetics |
645
/ 21,102
|
| Philosophy |
587
/ 17,499
|
| Sociology |
586
/ 15,264
|
| Biochemistry |
482
/ 13,303
|
| Business |
443
/ 9,971
|
| History |
435
/ 10,476
|
| Mathematics |
431
/ 12,171
|
| Geography and Cartography |
415
/ 10,970
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
405
/ 11,149
|
| Neuroscience |
364
/ 19,579
|
| Geology |
350
/ 9,180
|
| Social Psychology |
330
/ 13,426
|
| Statistics |
328
/ 10,094
|
| Economics |
314
/ 8,695
|
| Dermatology |
290
/ 8,936
|
| Radiology |
289
/ 11,188
|
| Nursing |
288
/ 12,646
|
| Archaeology |
283
/ 9,157
|
| Organic chemistry |
274
/ 8,126
|
| Immunology |
268
/ 11,289
|
| Anatomy and Physiology |
259
/ 8,426
|
| Clinical Psychology |
259
/ 17,330
|
| Paleontology |
257
/ 7,405
|
| Art & Design |
254
/ 3,699
|
| Physical Therapy |
251
/ 10,532
|
| Materials Science |
251
/ 8,843
|
Annual publication & citation counts
5 Notable alumni
1. Frederica Massiah-Jackson
1951-2025 (aged 74)
lawyer
judge
Frederica Anne Massiah-Jackson was an American judge who served on the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. She was elected President Judge of that court in 2000 and served in that role until 2006.
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2. Kathleen Byerly
1944-2020 (aged 76)
military officer
Kathleen Mae Bruyere was a captain in the United States Navy. She was one of the twelve women named by Time magazine as Time Person of the Year in 1975, representing American women (at the height of the feminist movement). In May 1975, she became the first female officer in the Navy to serve as the flag secretary to an...
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3. Kathryn E. Granahan
1894-1979 (aged 85)
politician
Kathryn Elizabeth Granahan was an American politician. She served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania and was appointed Treasurer of the United States by President John F. Kennedy.
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4. Kathleen Antonelli
1921-2006 (aged 85)
computer scientist
programmer
mathematician
Kathleen Rita Antonelli, known as Kay McNulty, was an Irish computer programmer and one of the six original programmers of the ENIAC, one of the first general-purpose electronic digital computers. The other five ENIAC programmers were Betty Holberton, Ruth Teitelbaum, Frances Spence, Marlyn Meltzer, and Jean Bartik.
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All 5 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
CHC
Founded
1924
Motto
Fides, Caritas, ScientiaFaith, Charity, Knowledge
Colors
red
Academic calendar
September to May
Total staff
216
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
9601 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19118-2693 United States
City Population
1,604,000
Phone
2152487000
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