College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1924 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,039 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$5,170,176 |
Application Deadline: |
July 15 |
Application Fee: |
$35 |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$23,600 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$7,950 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
25 |
Honor Societies: |
Delta Epsilon Sigma, Kappa Gamma Pi, Psi Chi (Pyschology), Phi Alpha Theta (History), Kappa Epsilon Delta, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Alpha Lambda Adult Education Foundation; |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry Group; Community Service (volunteer branch of Student Government); Students for Peace and Justice; |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) African American Awareness Society, Asian-American Society, Hispanics in Action, Mosaic of Cultures Club (Multicultural); |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Aurelian (yearbook), Biology Club, Chamber Singers, Chestnut Hill College Activities Team (CHAT), Computer and Technology Club, Ecology Club, Education Club, Gay/Straight Alliance, Griffin Club (student hospitality organization); History Club, Instrumental Ensemble, Mask and Foil (Drama Club), MENC (Music Educators National Conference), Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club), Political Science Club, Psychology Club, Production Club (video and audio), Student Government Organization; |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Fourth Estate (twice a semester) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
math, writing, study skills, other |
Counseling: |
career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Academic research and educational institutions, social service agencies; financial, insurance, and pharmaceutical companies; criminal justice system. |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
129,090 |
Library Facilities: |
Irish Collection, Curriculum Library for Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Rare Books Collection |
Museums |
Planetarium, Atronomy Observatory, Dowling Art Gallery |
Computers Available: |
65 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library |
Wired Classrooms |
350 |
Wired Labs: |
60 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
N/A |
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
No |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (35%), women's dorms (50%), other housing options (15%) |
Sprinkler System: |
25% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
45 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Philadelphia (20), Philadelphia (20) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Philadelphia (12) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Philadelphia (12) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Puerto Rican Day Parade, Aids Walk, Halloween Party for Children, Faculty/Student Jeopardy, Senior Dinner, Christmas Decorations, Christmas Concert, Campus Theater Performances, Music Department Recitals; Latin Lovers Bash, African American Awareness Society Fashion Show, Gourmet Day; |
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