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Tuition and Financial Aid

An Affordable Education

Chestnut Hill College prides itself on providing students and families with a quality college education at an affordable cost. That’s why we offer both merit-based scholarships (based on prior academic excellence) and additional financial aid to help make any degree possible.

Costs and Fees – Undergraduate (Full-time)

Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Semester Academic Year
Tuition $19,600 $39,200
Student Activity Fee $450 $900
Health Services Fee $85 $170
Matriculation Fee (One-time fee) $480

Average merit-based scholarships: $17,500 per year (for first-year student)
Get a quick estimate of financial aid eligibility with the Net Price Calculator

 

Room and Board Costs

Based on CHC estimates, undergraduate students spend the following on expenses other than tuition and college fees or transportation and miscellaneous expenses.

Per Semester:

  • Room and Board: $6,300 to 6,550 per semester.
    • Price varies based on the type of room and hall students select. All room and board plans include meal plans. For more information on the meal plans, click here.
  • Cost of Textbooks: $775

Transportation and Other Expenses

Based on CHC estimates, undergraduate students spend the following on expenses other than tuition and college fees or room, board and books.

Per Semester

  • Transportation – $1,152*
  • Misc. Personal Expenses – $2,797

*Estimated based on commuter costs or other travel

Part-Time Undergraduates

Students are considered part-time at the undergraduate level if they enroll for less than 12 credits. Part-time undergraduate students are charged on a per credit basis, as opposed to full-time students who pay one flat tuition rate each semester.

  • Fall 2024, Spring 2025:  $800 per credit hour

Costs and Fees – Graduate

2024-25 Academic Year

Master’s-Level 

Clinical and Counseling Psychology (CCP) $775 per credit
Education $660 per credit
Educational Leadership $500 per credit
Cybersecurity $670 per credit
Human Services Management $675 per credit
School Counseling $715 per credit
Organizational Leadership $675 per credit
MBA in Strategic Management $325 per credit

Doctoral Program

Psy.D. Program $1,100 per credit
Psy.D. Internship Courses
(Applies to PSYI 991, 992, 993, 994, 995, 996, 997)
$550 per credit

Graduate Certificate Programs

Certificate

Name

Credits

Cost per credit

Grad Certificate Certificates of Professional Development 12 $675.00
Grad Certificate Individualized Graduate Certificate of Professional Development 12 $675.00
Grad Certificate Leadership Development 12 $675.00
Grad Certificate Adult and Aging Services 12 $675.00
Grad Certificate Organizational Leadership 12 $675.00
Grad Certificate Post-Master’s Certificates of Professional Counseling for Licensure Preparation 12 $775.00
Grad Certificate Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Co-Occurring Disorders 12 $775.00
Grad Certificate Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Child and Adolescent Therapy 12 $775.00
Grad Certificate Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Child and Adolescent Therapy with Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialization 15 $775.00
Grad Certificate Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Couple and Family Therapy 18 $775.00
Grad Certificate Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Diverse and Underserved Communities 15 $775.00
Grad Certificate Advanced Graduate Academic Study in Trauma Studies 12 $775.00

Estimated Out of Pocket Expenses per Semester

(Based on full-time student with 9 credits or more)
Living Expenses $5874
Books & Supplies $700
Transportation $1197
Miscellaneous $3916

Other Fees and Charges

New Student Application Fee-One time Only Master’s Level $55
Application Fee – One Time Only Doctoral Level $60
Enrollment Fee – for all new SGS students $250 one time only
Late Registration Fee – Master’s Level
Late Registration Fee – Doctoral Level
$130 per occurrence
$235 per occurrence
Change of Registration Fee $50 per occurrence
Practicum Fee (CCP Program) $160 per internship
Montessori Workshop Non-Credit Course $200/$400/$600 depending on number of hours: 12/24/36
Montessori Practicum Internship $250
Other Charges
Returned Check Charge $35 per occurrence
Deferred Payment Plan Enrollment Fee $80 per term
Late Deferred Payment Charge 1.5 % of balance per month
Parking Permit $150 per school year (Fall-Summer) plus processing fee of $5.95. Pro-rated for terms unattended. Must purchase online at ThePermitStore.com

Costs and Fees – Accelerated Adult

2024-25 Academic Year

Tuition Accelerated Adult Degree $575 per credit
Tuition Accelerated Adult Degree (25% Military Discount) $432 per credit
Application Fee $40.00
Enrollment Fee (one-time) $250.00
Parking Permit (annual) $150
Challenge Exams $225.00 per credit
Portfolio Assessment $225.00 per credit
Transcript Fee $15.00
Transcript Fee (Same Day Service) $35.00
Identification Card Replacements $30.00

 

Please note: All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Nelnet Monthly Payment Plan

Chestnut Hill College offers an interest-free payment plan through the 3rd party servicer Nelnet. For information on enrollment deadlines and fees, please see our Payment Plan page.