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Chestnut Hill College

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Find Your People, Purpose and Passion at CHC
Discover Chestnut Hill College—a private, Catholic college nestled within the picturesque Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. CHC celebrates an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body and fosters a genuine spirit of acceptance and inclusion in our community. If you are intellectually curious and determined-and passionate about your education and making the world a better place—then Chestnut Hill College is the place for you.

  • $38M - Scholarships Awarded Annually 
  • 100% - Full-Time Students Receiving Merit-Based Scholarships
  • 65+ - Student Clubs and Activities
  • 47% - Students Identifying as Racially Diverse
  • 17 - NCAA Division II Sports + Sprint Football

60+ Academic Majors and Minors to Study!
We’ve transformed the traditional liberal arts education into a more interdisciplinary, interrelated experience intentionally designed for today’s sophisticated students. Choose from traditional disciplines like English and Education, or explore cutting edge fields like Forensic Biology, Health Sciences and Cybersecurity. There’s even a NEW Bachelor of Science in NURSING.

At Chestnut Hill College, you’ll find it all, plus an exceptionally diverse student body and genuine spirit of acceptance and inclusion throughout our entire community. 

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Academic programs

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Social Science
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad

Application information

First-year

First Year Applicants:
  • Completed First-Year Application for Admission
  • Official or unofficial high school transcript
  • Recommended : Score results from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) or American College Test (ACT).
  • Recommended: Essay/personal statement, letters of recommendation, and/or resumé
  • The Admissions Committee may request a personal interview with a member of the Admissions staff

Transfer

Transfer Applicants:
  • Completed Transfer Application for Admission
  • Official and unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended
  • High school transcript if fewer than 12 college-level credits have been completed
  • Recommended: Score results from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) or American College Test (ACT)
  • Recommended: Essay/personal statement, letters of recommendation, and/or resumé
  • The Admissions Committee may request a personal interview with a member of the Admissions staff

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Additional information

A Chestnut Hill College education is one of the best investments you can make in your future. A college degree puts you on both the path to a more satisfying career and a more lucrative pay scale. We offer abundant financial aid and scholarship opportunities, as well as federal student loans and other payment options, to help our students reach their educational goals.

https://www.chc.edu/financial-services/financial-aid-and-services

Visit us

CHC Welcomes You!
Come see for yourself. Our beautiful, 75-acre campus is home to a thriving community of students, educators, athletes, and more. Join us for one of our Open House events or schedule an in-person tour or take advantage of our many virtual visits and info sessions to learn more!
SCHEDULE A VISIT: https://www.chc.edu/ visit/

Find your PEOPLE, discover your PASSION, and live your PURPOSE at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia