Founded in 1924 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill College emphasizes holistic education that values the equal balance between a student’s intellectual, social, spiritual, physical and cultural lives. College curriculum does not begin and end inside the classroom at Chestnut Hill College, and the College’s commitment to holistic learning on a small, intimate scale creates a truly collaborative learning community. The Chestnut Hill College community works together to not only create a larger body of knowledge, but also to foster greater understanding and ethical awareness among each other and the world at large.
With dozens of clubs, activities, service and study abroad opportunities, and 14 Division II athletic teams, the College encourages its students to be active and engaged citizens. This emphasis on a balanced, well-rounded character, combined with high-caliber curriculum that enables students to successfully adapt within an ever-changing world, provides Chestnut Hill College’s students with the professional discipline and the moral courage to meet the challenges facing our global community.
Located in a charming Philadelphia neighborhood, just 20-minutes from Center City, Chestnut Hill College offers an idyllic campus, close proximity to Fairmount Park’s more than 9,000 acres of woods, trails, and paths, and all of the cultural and professional opportunities available within one of America’s largest and most dynamic urban areas. Chestnut Hill College truly combines the best of both worlds as a city and a suburban school.