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About Cedar Crest College

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Cedar Crest College is a private university in Allentown, PA, known for its health sciences focus, small class sizes, and masters programs. With an acceptance rate of 84%, Cedar Crest is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 133 students each year. Cedar Crest is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 980–1230, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Cedar Crest offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $31,300 per year; the sticker price of $58,960 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Cedar Crest College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

84%
Overall Accept Rate
1105
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 980 – 1230 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Cedar Crest College

Essay Strategy
Cedar Crest is one of the few remaining women's colleges in the country, so use your essays to speak directly to why a women's college environment appeals to you and how you plan to take advantage of the leadership opportunities unique to that setting.
Demonstrated Interest
Cedar Crest's location in Allentown gives students access to a network of health system partners and community organizations in the Lehigh Valley, so if you have done internships, volunteering, or research in this region, mention that connection directly in your application.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Cedar Crest College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$59k/yr$21.0k
30k-48k~$59k/yr$24.3k
48k-75k~$59k/yr$21.5k
75k-110k~$59k/yr$19.9k
110k+~$59k/yr$11.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
987
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

47%White
18%Hispanic
12%Unknown / Unreported
10%Black / African American
7%International
4%Asian
2%Two or More Races
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender9% Men · 92% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status93% Citizens and Immigrants · 7% International
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