Cheyney University

Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania

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Cheyney University is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 565 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Thornbury, 1.2 miles SE.

About Cheyney University

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (CU) is a public historically black university in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1837 as the Institute for Colored Youth, it is the oldest of all historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States. It is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The university offers bachelor's degrees and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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Cheyney University, PA population

Cheyney University had 565 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census565
Density2,115 per sq mi (816 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cheyney University at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyChester County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population565 (2020)
Land area0.27 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Coordinates39.9342° N, 75.5306° W
ZIP code19319
Official websitecheyney.edu
Census code (GEOID)4213418

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Cheyney University

What county is Cheyney University in?

Cheyney University is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Cheyney University, PA?

565 people lived in Cheyney University at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cheyney University, PA?

The ZIP code of Cheyney University is 19319.

What towns are near Cheyney University?

Thornbury (1.2 mi), Westtown (1.4 mi), Thornbury (1.6 mi), Dilworthtown (3.1 mi), Edgmont (3.7 mi).

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