Located at the northwestern edge of Philadelphia on 75 acres overlooking the Wissahickon Creek, Chestnut Hill College opened in 1924 as a Catholic, four-year, liberal arts college for women. Founded as Mount Saint Joseph College by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the College was renamed in 1938 as Chestnut Hill College.

Chestnut Hill College emphasizes the growth of the whole person. They strive to provide students with not only an enriching and challenging academic environment, but also with an exciting social life, a healthy spiritual life and a well-rounded active life.

Chestnut Hill College
9601 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118

Established: 1924
Motto: Fides, Caritas, Scientia
Translation: Faith, Charity, Knowledge
Phone: (215) 248-7000
Website: ​http://www.chc.edu/