Chestnut Hill College

9601 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118-2693
http://www.chc.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1924
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students1,039
Endowment5,170,176
Application DeadlineJuly 15
Application Fee35
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineJuly 15
Tuition23,600
Room/Board7,950
Services
Associated FirmsAcademic research and educational institutions, social service agencies; financial, insurance, and pharmaceutical companies; criminal justice system.
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsPlanetarium, Atronomy Observatory, Dowling Art Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsPlanetarium, Atronomy Observatory, Dowling Art Gallery
Periodical Subs1,401
# of Books129,090
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size45 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing70%
College housing typescoed dorms (35%), women's dorms (50%), other housing options (15%)
Popular EventsPuerto 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;
Nearest AirportPhiladelphia (20), Philadelphia (20)
Nearest TrainPhiladelphia (12)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations25
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Fourth Estate (twice a semester)
Honor SocietiesDelta 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;