Cheyney University of Pennsylvania College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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College Costs & Financial Aid
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	1,586

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	1,508

Women	786	52%
Men	722	48%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	0	<1%
Asian	0	<1%
African American / Black	1,121	74%
Hispanic	10	1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0	<1%
White	16	1%
Two or More Races	0	<1%
International	0	<1%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	361	24%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do Cheyney undergraduates call home?

Pennsylvania	77%
Other US States & Territories	23%
Other Countries	<1%
Residency Unknown	<1%

How old are Cheyney undergraduates?
Average Age	21
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	5%