School Description

Provided by Cedar Crest College

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.

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Cedar Crest College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

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.

Academics

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.

Campus

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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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Falcons

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,784
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 22,712
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 100%
Men 0%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 85%
Hispanic 5%
African-American 5%
Other 3%
Asian 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 66%
Out-of-State 34%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 66%
New Jersey 9%
New York 7%
Maryland 6%
Connecticut 2%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 42%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

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%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 66% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 480, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 600, Math: 570
ACT Scores:  
% 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 Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

Degree Programs at Cedar Crest College

Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Cedar Crest College

Career Education Majors

College Advice

Yahoo
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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