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Cedar Crest College

Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • Private
    4 year
  • 1,359
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:10
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 13%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $18.2K
    Avg. Financial Aid
Cedar Crest College is a medium-sized private liberal arts college dedicated to the education of the next generation of leaders. The College features day-time academic programs for women and evening programs for both men and women. Cedar Crest values and respects what students have accomplished at other institutions. Hence, the College has adopted highly progressive transfer credit policies that serve to promote the career interests and educational aspirations of students. Most notably, adult students transferring to Cedar Crest College are exempt from further general education requirements if they have earned an associates degree from a community college or earned 90 credits at a four-year institution.
campus building flanked by blooming trees
graduating students in caps and gowns
flowering trees and yellow tulips near campus sign

Overview

Founded 1867
Full-Time Undergraduate 700
Part-Time Undergraduate 659
Application Acceptance Rate 61%
Transfer Students 177
Programs 81 Programs
Courses 694 Courses
Equivalencies 1,801 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $31,596
Out-of-State Tuition $31,596
Books and Supplies $1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 85%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $8,223
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 89%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $9,927
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    Transfer scholarships are awarded based on GPA and transferrable credits. All other financial aid is awarded based on the FAFSA. 98% of Cedar Crest students receive scholarships and other types of financial aid.

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    Cedar Crest College accepts transfer students at any time of year.
  • Transfer Applications Received:
    300-350 applications received annually
  • Transfer Applications Accepted:
    240-280 applications accepted annually
  • Percentage Accepted:
    80%
  • Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
    200-220 applicatants enrolled annually
  • Transfer Agreements:
    Cedar Crest has transfer agreements with Bucks County CC, Montgomery County CC, Raritan Valley CC, Warren County CC, Lehigh Carbon CC, Northampton CC and Reading Area CC.
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Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    2.0 considered, 2.5 preferred
  • Official Transcripts:
    Official high school (or GED) and official college transcripts from all colleges attended are required.
  • SAT Scores:
    Not required
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    Letters of recommendation are not required for adult students. Traditional student transfers are asked to submit 1-2 letters.
  • Essay:
    An essay or graded paper is required for traditional student transfers. Adult students are not required to submit an essay.
  • Application Fee:
    Free!
  • Interview:
    Recommended
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Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    C or higher to be considered for transfer at CCC
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    Maximum of 68 credits from a 2-year school, Maximum of 90 credits from a 4-year school
  • Transfer Policy Document:

Cedar Crest College

Address:
100 College Drive
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104-6196
United States
Main Phone:
(610) 740-3770
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Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Deborah Accurso
Admissions
IM Screen Names: deborah.accurso@cedarcrest.edu
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Transfer Services Contact:
Rebecca Getz-Keller
Asst. Dir. for Adult Undergraduate Advising, Academic Services
610-606-4666 ext 3776
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Athletic Director Contact:
Dr. Allen Snook
Director of Athletics Wellness & Recreation, Athletics
610-606-4666 ext. 4401
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Transfer Admission Contact:
Cindy Chute
Transfer Coordinator, Traditional Admissions
610-606-4666 ext. 3713
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Veterans Services Contact:
Gwyn Fadler
Admin Assistant, Registrar's Office
610-606-4666 ext. 3345
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Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.