At a glance
Average net price
$18,659
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.4%
Admission rate
84%
Undergrad size
834
In-state tuition
$46,314
Out-of-state tuition
$46,314
Cost of attendance
$57,206
Median earnings (10y)
$59,460
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 71.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (36%), social sciences (32%), business (11%).
- STEM11%
- Health36%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts6%
- Social sciences32%
- Trades & services5%
- Health professions35.7%~298 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business11.1%~92 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology8.9%~75 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education5.5%~46 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.5%~46 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.3%~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.9%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.9%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.4%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 151 | $64,377 | $33,518 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 54 | $46,752 | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Graduate certificate | 54 | $49,958 | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Master's | 47 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | $28,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 19 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Criminology. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Genetics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Cedar Crest College
Cedar Crest College is a small institution located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 834 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Cedar Crest College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,659 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $46,314 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $57,206 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 71.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,460 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Cedar Crest College confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (36% of credentials), social sciences (32% of credentials), business (11% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Cedar Crest College accepts 84% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Allentown, Pennsylvania (city), Cedar Crest College draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Crest College
Q.How much does Cedar Crest College cost?
The average net price at Cedar Crest College is $18,659 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $57,206.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Cedar Crest College?
Cedar Crest College has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Cedar Crest College?
Cedar Crest College admits 84% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Cedar Crest College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Cedar Crest College graduate earns $59,460 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Cedar Crest College?
Published tuition is $46,314 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Cedar Crest College located?
Cedar Crest College is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18104).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Cedar Crest College at their official website.