Chester County Intermediate Unit
- Graduation Rate
- 74% B
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $60,347 A-
- Well above the typical college graduate
- Net Price
- $14,441 C+
- 16% less than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 58% B
- Selective, but achievable with strong credentials
Bottom line: A B overall grade — strong outcomes across the board. 25.1× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $25.1 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $25.1 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,391,002.
What The Data Says
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A B overall — outcomes above the typical U.S. college.
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Earnings 48% above the national college median.
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A 74% graduation rate — 30% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $25.1 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Chester County Intermediate Unit
Chester County Intermediate Unit is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Public College
- Enrollment
- 82
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions
Why students choose Chester County Intermediate Unit
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Competitive — admits about 58% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $14,441 a year after grants and scholarships — 16% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $60,347 ten years after enrolling — 48% above the typical college, against $18,075 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Chester County Intermediate Unit is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Chester County Intermediate Unit? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a public institution in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Chester County Intermediate Unit offers a realistic path to admission, with roughly 58% of applicants receiving an offer. The graduation rate is roughly 74%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 58%
- Retention Rate
- 100%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.60
- First-Gen Students
- 63%
- Applicants
- 16
- Admitted
- 16
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Chester County Intermediate Unit? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Chester County Intermediate Unit, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $14,441. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $13,992 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $18,075 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $14,441
- Median Debt
- $18,075
- Pell Grant Rate
- 60%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 83%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $13,992
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $13,993
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $16,457
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Chester County Intermediate Unit — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Chester County Intermediate Unit Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Chester County Intermediate Unit earn a median of $60,347, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $51,810
- 8 Years
- $59,806
- 10 Years
- $60,347
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.3x
- Earning > $25K
- 79%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (20)
- 44%
- 100% (20)
- 44%
- 100% (20)
- 44%
- 100% (20)
- 44%
How Chester Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Chester County Intermediate Unit Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Chester County Intermediate Unit delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $14,441/year ($57,764 total). Graduates earn $60,347 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,448,766 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,391,002 (25.1× your investment). The median debt is $18,075, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 74% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $57,764
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,448,766
- Net Return
- $1,391,002
- ROI Multiple
- 25.1×
- Cost Per Year
- $14,441
- Median Debt
- $18,075
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 74%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Chester County Intermediate Unit awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Health Professions 100% $54,992 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Chester County Intermediate Unit's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Chester County Intermediate Unit? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a public institution in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Chester County Intermediate Unit offers a realistic path to admission, with roughly 58% of applicants receiving an offer. The graduation rate is roughly 74%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Chester County Intermediate Unit? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Chester County Intermediate Unit, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $14,441. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $13,992 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $18,075 in federal student loans.
Is Chester County Intermediate Unit Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Chester County Intermediate Unit earn a median of $60,347, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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