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Small. Dynamic. Inclusive.

What does your future look like? Whether you have a clear vision of where you’re going, or are investigating your options, Cedar Crest College is a place where potential has no limits. We are primarily a women’s college, which means you will achieve more and grow more here than you ever imagined. And because we’re small, dynamic, and inclusive…We see you.

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Programs

At Cedar Crest College, we are an established, primarily women’s college campus filled with the next generation of confident learners and leaders. With more than 40 majors, first-time traditional-age and transfer students benefit from academic programs grounded in the liberal arts, delivered on-campus by exceptional faculty who are experts in their field, and enhanced by research and hands-on opportunities that prepare students to remain relevant in life and work that is ever-dynamic.

Cedar Crest Grads Are:
Advocates & Allies
Athletes & Artists
Crime Solvers & Scientists
Healers & Helpers
Trailblazers & Ceiling Smashers
…and so much more than they imagined

4 Year Guarantee

We support the authentic you with an exclusive Four-Year Guarantee. The way we see it, your education is an equal partnership. Each with the responsibility to ensure that you graduate in four years. Together we are a campus community that’s encouraging and devoted. It’s our tradition.

Our highly respected advanced degree options are co-educational and tailored to meet the unique needs of today’s workforce.

Program Options:
Master’s Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Dietetic Internship
Certificate Programs

SAGE students (School of Adult and Graduate Education) are male or female adults, who are either graduate students or have been out of high school for four or more years and are now pursuing a college degree or certificate. With a commitment to total inclusivity, Cedar Crest College empowers you to achieve your career goals with a bachelor’s degree.

Cedar Crest Grads Are:
Advocates & Allies
Athletes & Artists
Crime Solvers & Scientists
Healers & Helpers
Trailblazers & Ceiling Smashers
…and so much more than they imagined

News & Events

President Meade Speaks about Design Thinking in Action: Reimagining Leadership and Growth in Higher Ed

“I would say that my most important contribution in higher education is demonstrating what women’s leadership can accomplish,” said Cedar Crest College’s President Elizabeth M. Meade in an interview with IngenioUs–a podcast dedicated to exploring the ideas and leadership shaping…
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Cedar Crest College’s MBA Ranks in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs 

Cedar Crest College has been ranked among U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Online Programs for 2025, earning recognition for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The MBA program, which emphasizes women’s leadership and strategic management, offers…
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Cedar Crest College Nursing Leads in the Lehigh Valley with 100% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate 

Cedar Crest College’s School of Nursing is proud to announce that its National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) overall first-time pass rate is, for the third year in a row, the best in the Lehigh Valley. Cedar Crest’s nursing program has…
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Cedar Crest College’s President Meade Recognized in Lehigh Valley Business’s 2024 Power List for Higher Education 

President Elizabeth Meade
Cedar Crest College’s President Elizabeth M. Meade, Ph.D., has been honored as an influential changemaker in Lehigh Valley Business’s 2024 Power List for Higher Education. This yearly list recognizes individuals that shape their communities and influence people’s quality of life…
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Beverly Magda, Ph.D., Appointed as Founding Director of Cedar Crest College’s Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology 

Cedar Crest College is excited to announce the appointment of Beverly Magda, Ph.D., as the Founding Director of the Elaine and John Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology and the Harmon Endowed Professor for Leadership in Technology, effective October 2024.  …
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Art Exhibit: Troping the Colors, Between Painting and Sculpture by Anthony Smith Jr. Learn More
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Graduate Forensic Science Virtual Information Session Learn More
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Master of Education Virtual Information Session Learn More
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Academic Award Luncheon Learn More
Feb 20
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Heathers: The Musical Learn More
Feb 25
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Graduate Nursing Virtual Information Session Learn More
Feb 27
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Falcon Flight Plan Day Learn More
Mar 08
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Mar 14
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Art Exhibit: Violence and Other Natural Solutions by Frederick Wright Jones Learn More
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Mar 22
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Spring Open House Learn More
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Apr 05
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Adult Undergraduate Nursing Virtual Information Session Learn More
Apr 11
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Apr 12
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Accepted Students Day Learn More
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May 03
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May 07
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GOLD Champagne Toast with Class of 2025 Learn More
May 08
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Senior Bingo Brunch Learn More
May 08
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Espejo: Reflections of Our Community Learn More
May 09
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Awards Ceremony Learn More
May 09
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Master’s Hooding Ceremony Learn More
May 09
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Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Learn More
May 10
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Nurse Pinning Ceremony Learn More
May 10
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155th Commencement Ceremony Learn More
May 23
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Mayfair Festival of the Arts Learn More

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Future Leaders


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Upcoming Sports Events:
Feb. 8
2/8 11:00 AM [L] Cedar Crest College Basketball at Rosemont College
Feb. 11
2/11 6:00 PM Cedar Crest College Basketball vs Keystone College
Feb. 13
2/13 6:00 PM Cedar Crest College Swimming at Atlantic East Conference Championships
Feb. 13
2/13 7:00 PM Cedar Crest College Basketball vs Cairn University
Feb. 14
2/14 10:00 AM Cedar Crest College Swimming at Atlantic East Conference Championships
Feb. 15
2/15 10:00 AM Cedar Crest College Swimming at Atlantic East Conference Championships
Feb. 15
2/15 1:00 PM Cedar Crest College Basketball vs Penn College – Senior Day
Feb. 16
2/16 10:00 AM Cedar Crest College Swimming at Atlantic East Conference Championships
Feb. 17
2/17 4:00 PM Cedar Crest College Lacrosse vs Delaware Valley University – Scrimmage/Intersquad Practice
Feb. 19
2/19 Cedar Crest College Basketball vs United East Conference Championships – First Round
Feb. 22
2/22 Cedar Crest College Basketball vs United East Conference Championships – Quarterfinals
Feb. 23
2/23 10:00 AM Cedar Crest College Wrestling NCWWC Region 2 Championships – Hosted by East Stroudsburg University
Feb. 25
2/25 Cedar Crest College Basketball vs United East Conference Championships – Semifinals
Feb. 26
2/26 3:00 PM Cedar Crest College Softball vs Widener University
Feb. 26
2/26 5:00 PM Cedar Crest College Softball vs Widener University
Mar. 1
3/1 Cedar Crest College Basketball vs United East Conference Championships – Championship
Mar. 3
3/3 1:00 PM Cedar Crest College Softball vs Bay Path University – Field #1
Mar. 3
3/3 3:00 PM Cedar Crest College Softball vs Mary Baldwin University – Field #4
Mar. 4
3/4 9:00 AM Cedar Crest College Softball vs Grove City College – Field #4
Mar. 4
3/4 11:00 AM Cedar Crest College Softball vs Spartanburg Methodist College – Field #3
Mar. 6
3/6 9:00 AM Cedar Crest College Softball vs Albion College – Field #6
Mar. 6
3/6 11:00 AM Cedar Crest College Softball vs Kenyon College – Field #6
Mar. 7
3/7 9:00 AM Cedar Crest College Softball vs Rosemont College – Field #1
Mar. 7
3/7 1:00 PM Cedar Crest College Softball vs Hilbert College – Field #1
Mar. 9
3/9 1:00 PM Cedar Crest College Lacrosse vs Eastern Mennonite University
Mar. 11
3/11 6:00 PM Cedar Crest College Lacrosse at Mount Aloysius College
Mar. 15
3/15 12:00 PM Cedar Crest College Lacrosse at Centenary University (New Jersey)
Mar. 15
3/15 1:00 PM Cedar Crest College Softball vs John Jay College
Mar. 15
3/15 3:00 PM Cedar Crest College Softball vs John Jay College
Mar. 18
3/18 3:00 PM Cedar Crest College Softball vs Delaware Valley University

Fast Facts

50+ Clubs Available on Campus You can start your own!
9:1 Student-To-Faculty Ratio 74 Full-Time Professors
14 Average Class Size of 14
15+ Graduate Programs Several 4+1 options, many certificate programs
35+ Undergraduate Majors & Programs and countless ways to combine them!

(Fast Facts updated 11-16-23)