Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's published cost of attendance is $26,782. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $13,585, middle-income families pay around $14,773, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,493.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $26,782 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,870 |
| Room and Board | $11,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $100 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,517 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,265 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,585 |
| $30–48k | $12,358 |
| $48–75k | $14,773 |
| $75–110k | $20,215 |
| $110k+ | $16,493 |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's published cost of attendance is $26,782. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $13,585, middle-income families pay around $14,773, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,493. Azimuth ranks Cheyney University of Pennsylvania #379 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Cheyney University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, as well as state and institutional aid. The institution's affordability rank reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,785; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,647. Private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $49,989, median federal debt of $21,785 projects to a monthly payment of about $246 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania earn median 4-year earnings of $49,989, placing Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in the 10.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,894 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 69.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Cheyney University of Pennsylvania #1179 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Sociology reports 15 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,889. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 12 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $44,072.
