Cedar Crest College

Cedar Crest College
Former names
Lehigh Female Academy (1867–1868)
Allentown Female College (1868–1893)
Allentown College for Women (1893–1913)[1][2]
MottoReligio, Libertas et Scientia (Latin)
Motto in English
Divinity, Liberty and Knowledge
TypePrivate liberal arts college
EstablishedJuly 12, 1867; 157 years ago (1867-07-12)
Religious affiliation
United Church of Christ (historically related)
Endowment$41.5 million (2022)[3]
PresidentElizabeth M. Meade
Academic staff
92 full-time
Students1,324
Undergraduates953
Location, ,
United States
CampusSuburban, 84 acres (34 ha)
ColorsYellow and white    
NicknameFalcons
Websitewww.cedarcrest.edu

Cedar Crest College is a private liberal arts women's college in Allentown, Pennsylvania. At the start of the 2022-2023 academic year, the college had 953 undergraduate and 371 graduate students. Men may pursue various degrees at the college, but are sometimes limited to evening or weekend programs.

Founded in 1867, the college is historically tied to the United Church of Christ, though it remains academically independent. It was previously known as the Allentown Female College and the Allentown College for Women, before taking its current name in 1913.

  1. ^ "History's Headlines: Cedar Crest College will be 150 next year". www.wfmz.com. 69 News. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Allentown Female College is ancestor of today's Cedar Crest ** Its first classes were in basement of Zion's Reformed Church". www.mcall.com. The Morning Call. 21 January 2004. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. and Canadian 2022 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2022 Endowment Market Value, Change in Market Value from FY21 to FY22, and FY22 Endowment Market Values Per Full-time Equivalent Student (Excel)". National Association of College and University Business Officers. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.