Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
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How strong are the academics at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Cheyney - Pennsylvania's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania:

55%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Sociology, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
7.6
9.28
10.96
12.64
14.32
16

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 16
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 9
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 2
  • Communication, General 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 2
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 9
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 7
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 13
  • Political Science and Government, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 5
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 1

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