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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in PA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$39,410

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

79.1%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

59.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$52,015

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Chestnut Hill College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Philadelphia, PA. With a competitive tuition profile of $39,410, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 59.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$157,640

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

7.2 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$22,015

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$62,510

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$282,660

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Chestnut Hill College is $26,389.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
57.9%
42.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
30.2%
Black
30.0%
Unknown
19.8%
Hispanic
13.2%
Two or more
2.6%
International
2.5%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$39,410

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$29,262
$30k - $48k$27,217
$48k - $75k$27,238
$75k+$32,638

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$26,389
Pell Grant Recipients47.3%
Using Federal Loans73.8%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment46.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

66.7%

Success

59.3%

In-State Cost

$39,410

Age 25+ Students

27.5%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Medium

Working at 6yr

569 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Philadelphia (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Philadelphia (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.