West Chester is a city in Pennsylvania and it is the county seat of Chester county. Its population is 20,029. There are 18 colleges near West Chester, Pennsylvania - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 17 colleges are in 30 miles from West Chester. 17 schools provide undergraduate programs and 7 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 121,536 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $22,208 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 79.54% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,157.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania 0.6 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$22,599 ($10,775) | $17,512 ($12,652) | 17,171 | 20 to 1 |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 4.5 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$18,870 ($10,904) | Not Offered | 617 | 15 to 1 |
| Chester County Intermediate Unit 5.0 miles from West Chester |
Public less than 2-years |
$27,554 | Not Offered | 82 | 10 to 1 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley 7.8 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | $47,032 ($28,562) | 212 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 8.6 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$25,392 ($15,208) | Not Offered | 1,236 | 15 to 1 |
| Delaware County Community College 11.3 miles from West Chester |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,540 ($11,250) | Not Offered | 7,402 | 14 to 1 |
| Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program 12.8 miles from West Chester |
Public less than 2-years |
$24,933 | Not Offered | 48 | 10 to 1 |
| Salem Community College 19.5 miles from West Chester |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,260 ($7,380) | Not Offered | 1,135 | 17 to 1 |
| Lincoln University 20.0 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$19,384 ($12,512) | $18,942 ($11,274) | 1,670 | 12 to 1 |
| University of Delaware 20.9 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$41,400 ($16,810) | $20,304 | 24,412 | 16 to 1 |
| Montgomery County Community College 23.0 miles from West Chester |
Public 2-4 years |
$17,250 ($11,970) | Not Offered | 9,278 | 19 to 1 |
| Community College of Philadelphia 23.3 miles from West Chester |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,744 ($8,688) | Not Offered | 12,926 | 15 to 1 |
| Temple University 23.8 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$38,805 ($23,005) | $29,924 ($22,818) | 29,640 | 12 to 1 |
| Rutgers University-Camden 25.7 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$37,276 ($17,764) | $36,772 ($23,428) | 5,675 | 12 to 1 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 28.4 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$25,664 ($15,268) | $33,038 ($25,356) | 2,885 | 14 to 1 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus 28.5 miles from West Chester |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,000 | Not Offered | 5,218 | 24 to 1 |
| Cecil College 28.8 miles from West Chester |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,830 ($9,090) | Not Offered | 1,749 | 13 to 1 |
| Eastern Center for Arts and Technology 29.7 miles from West Chester |
Public less than 2-years |
$16,850 | Not Offered | 180 | 25 to 1 |
