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Cedar Crest, founded in 1867, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college for women. Its 84-acre campus, a designated arboretum, is located in a residential area of Allentown, 55 miles from Philadelphia.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Mostly women
1,053
Undergraduates
69
Men - 6.5%
1,035
Women - 98.2%
387
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
69% of 1,233 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.42
SAT Math
480-570 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
490-600 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
18-24 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$61,506
Tuition and Fees
$44,934
Room and Board
$12,722
Average Percent of Need Met
76%
Average Freshman Award
$31,933
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$49,363
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
14
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
28%
10-19
49%
20-29
15%
30-39
5%
40-49
1%
50-99
2%
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Allentown Population
121,470
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
36% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
75.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
59.4%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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