by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The total cost of attendance at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania spanned $24,881.00 ranging to $32,847.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: near $24,881.00 in-state versus $32,847.00 for out-of-state students.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $10,904.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,977.00 |
| Total cost | $24,881.00 |
| That is 29% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,881.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,517.00 |
| Net price | $12,364.00 |
| That is 36% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,881.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,197.00 |
| Net price | $11,684.00 |
| That is 39% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $18,870.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,977.00 |
| Total cost | $32,847.00 |
| That is 71% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $32,847.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,517.00 |
| Net price | $20,330.00 |
| That is 6% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $32,847.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,197.00 |
| Net price | $19,650.00 |
| That is 2% above the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
Published costs have climbed year over year by around 5.6% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Freshman year | $12,334.00 | $13,052.00 | $26,266.00 |
| Senior year | $14,511.00 | $15,355.00 | $30,900.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $53,611.00 | $56,731.00 | $114,165.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,424.00 | $21,613.00 | $43,493.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $617.00 | $653.00 | $1,314.00 |
| Total amount paid | $74,035.00 | $78,344.00 | $157,658.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Freshman year | $12,334.00 | $13,052.00 | $26,266.00 |
| Senior year | $13,021.00 | $13,779.00 | $27,728.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $25,355.00 | $26,831.00 | $53,994.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,659.00 | $10,222.00 | $20,570.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $292.00 | $309.00 | $621.00 |
| Total amount paid | $35,015.00 | $37,052.00 | $74,563.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Freshman year | $20,744.00 | $21,462.00 | $34,675.00 |
| Senior year | $24,404.00 | $25,248.00 | $40,793.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $90,163.00 | $93,283.00 | $150,716.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $34,349.00 | $35,537.00 | $57,418.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,038.00 | $1,074.00 | $1,734.00 |
| Total amount paid | $124,512.00 | $128,820.00 | $208,134.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Freshman year | $20,744.00 | $21,462.00 | $34,675.00 |
| Senior year | $21,898.00 | $22,656.00 | $36,605.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $42,642.00 | $44,118.00 | $71,280.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,245.00 | $16,807.00 | $27,155.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $491.00 | $508.00 | $820.00 |
| Total amount paid | $58,887.00 | $60,925.00 | $98,436.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the Net Price section.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $14,265.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $9,837.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,536.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $8,962.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,885.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,471.00 |
Use Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid page.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Cheyney University of Pennsylvania stands at $13,000.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,250.00 |
| 25th | $9,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $13,000.00 |
| 75th | $34,705.00 |
| 90th | $43,680.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $15,125.00 |
| Middle income | $13,250.00 |
| High income | $6,500.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $8,625.00 more than graduates from high-income families.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $13,375.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $10,000.00 |
First-generation borrowers from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania carry $3,375.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania works out to $7,855.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 19.6% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania come to $225,047,072.00 over 9,274 recipients.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, think through the questions below:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.