Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Online | chc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Chestnut Hill College occupies a 75-acre campus in the historic Chestnut Hill neighborhood of northwestern Philadelphia, positioned approximately 10 miles from Center City. The Catholic liberal arts institution, founded in 1924 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, operates from its original location anchored by St. Joseph Hall, a Gothic revival landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college maintains a primarily undergraduate focus while also offering select master's programs, with notable academic strengths in education, psychology, and criminal justice. Chestnut Hill College houses students in five residence halls on its main campus, which features distinctive stone buildings and wooded grounds overlooking the Wissahickon Valley. The institution competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Griffins, participating in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
CHC is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Chestnut Hill College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#837 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#521 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#73 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#56 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#67 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1090 |
| GPA | 3.12 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 |
| Other Fees | $460 |
| Room and Board | $12,300 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,594 |
| Total One Year Cost | $58,854 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 21% |
| Business | 18% |
| Education | 18% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211583 IPEDS survey data for Chestnut Hill College.
Current students may use the Chestnut Hill College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025