2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$21,387

Net Price

80%

Admitted

12%

Enrolled

52%

Graduation Rate

14/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Cabrini University

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,760. In 2021, there were 30 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #85 in Pennsylvania and ranks #1143 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

30

Total Enrollment

1,760

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Ranking for Cabrini University

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#85

Pennsylvania Rank

Combining ranking factors for 93 schools that offer psychology degrees in Pennsylvania, Cabrini University ranks #85.

#1143

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Cabrini University ranks #1143.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Cabrini University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology20
Social Work10
Total Graduates30
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 3,256 students applied to the Cabrini University. The university admitted 80% and 12% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Pennsylvania universities is 6,852. On average, all Pennsylvania institutions admit 77% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Cabrini University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 76%. Compared to all Pennsylvania four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.

The overall graduation rate for Cabrini University is 52%, compared to 66% for all Pennsylvania universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 53%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare CU to Pennsylvania Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Cabrini University to the average of all Pennsylvania four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

CU

3,256

Applicants

80%

Percent Admitted

12%

Percent Enrolled

76%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

52%

Graduation Rate

PA Colleges

6,852

Applicants

77%

Percent Admitted

23%

Percent Enrolled

75%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

66%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 64 or 30% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 149 or 70% part-time faculty members employed at Cabrini University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 64 or 30%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

CU

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

30%

Percent Full-Time

70%

Percent Part-Time

30%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

PA Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

52%

Percent Full-Time

48%

Percent Part-Time

51%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Cabrini University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $32,830, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $2,183 and the average cost for graduate fees is $135.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Cabrini University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Cabrini University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$12,965
On-Campus Living Expenses$1,700
Total Living Expenses$14,665
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$32,830
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,200
Total Undergraduate Expenses$48,695
In-State, Graduate Tuition$2,183
In-State, Graduate Fees$135
Total Graduate Expenses$2,318
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Cabrini University is $21,387. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Cabrini University to all Pennsylvania universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

CU

$48,695

Cost to Attend

$23,772

Average Financial Aid

100%

Percent Receiving Aid

$21,387

Net Price

PA Colleges

$45,060

Cost to Attend

$18,452

Average Financial Aid

92%

Percent Receiving Aid

$21,691

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 373 or 100%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,427 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $23,772.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,427$23,772
Pell Grants563$5,546
Federal Student Loans1,027$6,523
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Cabrini University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

CU

1,427

Grant or Scholarship Aid

47%

Grants or Scholarships

563

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,027

Federal Student Loans

34%

Federal Student Loans

PA Colleges

3,134

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

1,217

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

2,090

Federal Student Loans

32%

Federal Student Loans

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