Cheyney University is located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, in the eastern area of Chester County. The college is the oldest historically African American institution in the United States, established in 1837. It has transformed several times throughout its history, before finally joining the State System of Higher Education.
Cheyney University offers 35 programs of study, features an extensive School of Education and Professional Studies, and is known for its Master of Education program. 10,000 students attend Cheyney University and it is a public university. Tuition is $2,777 per semester (2010).
Cheyney University
1837 University Circle
P.O. Box 200
Cheyney, PA 19319
cheyney.edu
Immaculata University is located in Immaculata, in the northeastern part of Chester County. It is a Catholic college that was opened in 1920. It offers traditional degree programs as well as an accelerated program that allows for quicker graduation. Immaculata University offers 19 undergraduate areas of study and 11 graduate degrees. It is a private college with tuition set at 26,540 per academic year.
Immaculata University
1145 King Road
Immaculata, PA 19345
immaculata.edu
You will find Lincoln University in southern Chester County, located in Lincoln. It has a long history, starting in 1854. The university is known for providing higher education opportunities for African Americans and women before most colleges. In 1972, it joined the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a state related university.
Student enrollment is approximately 2,000, with a diverse population that speaks to the university's roots. It offers 22 areas of study in the undergraduate schools and 6 graduate degrees. Tuition is approximately $3,000 per semester (2010) and it is a public university.
Lincoln University
2nd Floor Vail Hall
Lincoln University, PA 19352
lincoln.edu
Phoenixville is home to the Valley Forge Christian College. This private Christian college was established in 1939. It has its roots as a Bible camp in Green Lane, Pennsylvania. In 1977 it changed to its current name.
It offers 25 undergraduate majors and 4 graduate programs. Half of the degree programs are marketplace careers, while the other half are ministry vocation preparation courses. Tuition is 14,000 per year and there are 1,000 students attending.
Valley Forge Christian College
1401 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
vfcc.edu
West Chester University was founded in 1871 to prepare teachers for their careers. Education is still the most popular degree program at the college, but it also offers 80 undergraduate offerings and 70 graduate programs. Its music program has been around as long as its education focus.
Over 13,000 students attend West Chester University, putting it in the top 5 largest schools in the Philadelphia region. It is the largest college in Chester County. It is a public university, and tuition is $2,777 per semester (2010).
West Chester University
700 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
wcupa.edu