Cedar Crest mission statement
The mission of Cedar Crest, an independent women's college, is to provide students with an excellent education that is grounded in the liberal arts and informed by humanistic values.
The curriculum is designed to enhance the development of critical thinking and leadership skills, creative abilities, social awareness and technological literacy. Committed to experiential and lifelong learning, the College�s curricular and co-curricular programs empower students to be ethical, engaged, and responsible members of their communities, to appreciate global diversity, and to provide stewardship for the environment. A Cedar Crest education prepares students for careers as well as professional and graduate studies.
A Cedar Crest graduate will:
Demonstrate the ability to engage in critical analysis and qualitative reasoning.
Demonstrate the ability to engage in scientific and quantitative reasoning.
Demonstrate technological competency and information literacy, including the ability to evaluate technological and informational resources and use them appropriately.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and through the written word.
Demonstrate the ability to participate in and appreciate artistic and creative endeavors.
Demonstrate the ability to understand and articulate the foundations of her own ethics and values, as well as understand the value systems of others.
Demonstrate the ability to understand and respond to issues of local, national, and global significance.
Cedar Crest College is a private liberal arts women's college in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in the United States. During the 2006-2007 academic year, the college had 1,000 full-time and 800 part-time undergraduates and 85 graduate students.
Founded in 1867, the college is historically tied to the United Church of Christ, though it remains independent academically. Cedar Crest is one of two four-year colleges located in Allentown. Muhlenberg College, a liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, like Cedar Crest, is located in Allentown's West End.
For the past two decades, Cedar Crest has been ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges in U.S News & World Report's annual "America's Best Colleges" survey. The college's bachelor of arts and science programs span more than 50 majors, from Fine Arts and Environmental Biology to Nursing Science and Business Administration. The curriculum also includes programs in Pre-Law, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. In addition, Cedar Crest offers graduate degrees in Education and Forensic Science. Undergraduate and graduate programs are also offered to adult students through the college's Center for Lifelong Learning.
Cedar Crest is located off Cedar Crest Boulevard at 100 College Drive on the western edge of Allentown. The 84-acre campus is adjacent to the city's Cedar Beach Park.
Campus buildings include Blaney Hall administration building, Cressman Library, Tompkins College Center, Dorothy Rider Pool Science Center, Donald P. Miller Family Building for art, science and peace, Harold and Miriam Oberkotter Center for Health and Wellness, Alumnae Hall for art and performing arts, Rodale Aquatic Center for Civic Health and Lees Hall gymnasium and fitness center. Additional classroom and faculty buildings include Hartzel Hall, Curtis Hall and Hamilton Boulevard Building. The college also has four residence halls: Butz Hall, Moore Hall, Steinbright Hall and the upper level of Curtis Hall.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 42% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference) Track (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 22,712 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 300 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,344 | 42% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,845 | 45% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 9,856 | 93% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,046 | 71% | |
Any Aid: |
93% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 66% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 98% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 480, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 600, Math: 570 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 10% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 20, Math: 21 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 26, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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I was curious, what is the reputation of the school like, how is the campus etc etc...ive gotten accepted there recently and will be doing the nursing program there.
25 months ago
Best Answer
I took a few classes there quite a few years ago.The campus is very nice and the school has an excellent reputation,especially the nursing program.The tuition is a little high,but then I guess all colleges are in todays world.Just stay out of certain parts of Allentown and you'll be fine,lots of crime in center city.I believe admission requirements are pretty high so you must have really good grades and a high SAT score.Good luck,I think it is a great school.
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