Cedar Crest College
Allentown, Pennsylvania · Private
Cedar Crest College admitted 99% of 1,152 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1000–1230 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 58% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Cedar Crest College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Cedar Crest College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Cedar Crest College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $61,785 a year. After grants, students paid $23,036 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Cedar Crest College’s acceptance rate?
Cedar Crest College admitted 99% of applicants: 1,142 of 1,152 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Cedar Crest College’s application deadline?
Cedar Crest College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Cedar Crest College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1000 to 1230, with a median around 1070. A score at or above 1070 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Cedar Crest College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Cedar Crest College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Cedar Crest College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does Cedar Crest College have supplemental essays?
No. Cedar Crest College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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