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Cedar Crest College

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world rank  3745

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Overview

Founded in 1867, the Cedar Crest College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Allentown (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Cedar Crest College (ccc) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) women only US higher education institution. Cedar Crest College (ccc) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 157-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ccc also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Cedar Crest College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Cedar Crest College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Cedar Crest College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Cedar Crest College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym ccc
Founded 1867
Motto Religio, Libertas et Scientia
Divinity, Liberty and Knowledge
Colours Yellow and white
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University Location

Address 100 College Drive
Allentown
18104-6196 Pennsylvania
United States
Cedar Crest College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Cedar Crest College Phone Number +1 (800) 360 1222
Cedar Crest College Fax Number +1 (610) 437 5955

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Cedar Crest College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Cedar Crest College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Cedar Crest College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Cedar Crest College.

Cedar Crest College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
40,000-44,999 US$
(36,450-41,010 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
40,000-44,999 US$
(36,450-41,010 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Cedar Crest College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Women Only.


Cedar Crest College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Cedar Crest College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Cedar Crest College's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Cedar Crest College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Cedar Crest College's Admission Office Admission Office

100 College Drive
Allentown 18104-6196
(610) 740 3780
800 360 1222

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Cedar Crest College.

Cedar Crest College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Cedar Crest College has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Cedar Crest College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Cedar Crest College's Control Type Control Type

Cedar Crest College is a private higher education institution.


Cedar Crest College's Entity Type Entity Type

Cedar Crest College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Cedar Crest College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Cedar Crest College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Cedar Crest College does not have any religious affiliation (formerly Protestant/Reformed).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Cedar Crest College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Size & Setting Four-year, small, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Education-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Cedar Crest College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Cedar Crest College's Library

Cedar Crest College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 103,517 physical volumes, 5,645 physical media, 131,873 digital/electronic media and 96 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 7 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Cedar Crest College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Cedar Crest College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Cedar Crest College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 552 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Cedar Crest College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Cedar Crest College's main services:


Cedar Crest College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Cedar Crest College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Cedar Crest College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Cedar Crest College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Cedar Crest College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Cedar Crest College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Cedar Crest College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1944


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission
  • American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology


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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Cedar Crest College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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