C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
48/100 · earnings-weighted

Chestnut Hill College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118
Chestnut Hill College campus, Philadelphia, PA
Chestnut Hill College campus, Philadelphia, PA. Photo: Kiran from US, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 56%
Outcomes
B
68/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
A
82/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,402
Total Enrollment
56%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
79%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Chestnut Hill College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$52,015
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$45,221
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,389
Median debt at graduation
48.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
52.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 51% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 40th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Chestnut Hill College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services$50,408$80,579+6%#246 of 796#248$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$48,995$66,885-2%#487 of 1176#485$27,000
Security Science and Technology$46,079$60,744+5%#20 of 45#18$24,342
Criminal Justice and Corrections$46,417$57,831+4%#218 of 660#196$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$41,129$51,339+8%#197 of 680#213$27,000
Business/Corporate Communications—$48,643-26%#25 of 25#25—
Human Services$40,336$48,375+-0%#54 of 94#46$25,000
Psychology$33,918$47,591-6%#672 of 1027#646$27,000
Communication and Media Studies$28,212$43,323-23%#591 of 660#600$27,000
Biology$37,675————$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Chestnut Hill College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $913,721
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,801/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19138 (7.3% cap, Philadelphia)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $38,950 $38,950
Total Cost (On-Campus) $58,854 $58,854

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
61%
Receive Pell Grants
86%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Counseling Psychology 54 grads/yr Human Services, General 45 grads/yr Clinical Psychology 33 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 30 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 29 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 21 grads/yr Psychology, General 21 grads/yr Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 15 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 12 grads/yr Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 12 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs 10 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 10 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 9 grads/yr Montessori Teacher Education 8 grads/yr Business/Corporate Communications, General 8 grads/yr Communication, General 7 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 7 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6 grads/yr History, General 5 grads/yr Legal Studies 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Chestnut Hill College's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Counselors, all other
$50k/yr 69,100 jobs
Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs
Community and social service specialists, all other
$55k/yr 119,200 jobs
Social and human service assistants
$45k/yr 449,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Student Demographics

1,402
Total Students
64%
Women
71%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Hispanic 11%
Black 25%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 65%
Hybrid (Some Online) 21%
Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 71%
25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Chestnut Hill College?
Chestnut Hill College has an acceptance rate of 79%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Chestnut Hill College?
Tuition at Chestnut Hill College is $38,950 for in-state students and $38,950 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Chestnut Hill College?
The graduation rate at Chestnut Hill College is 56%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Chestnut Hill College a good school?
Chestnut Hill College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Chestnut Hill College?
Chestnut Hill College has a total enrollment of 1,402 students. Most students (71%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology