At Cheyney, Your Health and Safety Are Our First Concern
Cheyney Made is a promise, an invitation, and a call.
Join the rich legacy and dynamic future of the nation’s first HBCU – established in 1837 – and one of its most prestigious members. Here you will find your voice within a select community and develop the character, intellect, and talent required to succeed. You will also discover how to leave your mark on the world by sharing our inherent sense of social responsibility and passion for excellence.
Who can turn “I wish” to “I will”?
Cheyney can. Because for over 180 years, Cheyney has.
Embrace the Life of a Cheyney Student
Cheyney’s vibrant campus life provides exceptional opportunities to gain a greater understanding of the world around you, take on new responsibilities, and broaden your perspective.
Get the Cheyney Experience
As the nation’s first historically Black institution has been dedicated to empowering minority students since 1837. Our goal is to inspire excellence in academics, character, and social responsibility.
Study at Cheyney
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Choose the Field that is Right for You
With 10 major courses of study and 6 minors, Cheyney builds an exceptional foundation for career opportunities in the modern world.
Prepare for Success on Every Level
Cheyney University Honors Academy is a far-reaching program that seeks to foster intellectually enriching experiences for the entire campus community.
Come See Cheyney for Yourself
1st HBCU in the Nation
12:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
#1 Public HBCU for College Scholarships
#1 in Social Mobility in PA State System
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Who We Are
We are Cheyney Made
Home to the nation’s oldest HBCU, we provide diverse perspectives, thoughtful opinions, and tangible results.
Our Research Center
Getting to the Heart of the Solution
The CU Institute for the Contemporary African American Experience serves as a catalyst in developing solutions to complex issues.
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