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 124,405 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2024 tuition is $21,571 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 83.50% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,150.
| 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 |
$22,511 ($10,687) | $17,424 ($12,564) | 17,275 | 20 to 1 |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 4.5 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$18,870 ($10,904) | Not Offered | 697 | 15 to 1 |
| Chester County Intermediate Unit 5.0 miles from West Chester |
Public less than 2-years |
$26,166 | Not Offered | 89 | 10 to 1 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley 7.8 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | $45,188 ($27,976) | 271 | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 8.6 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$25,118 ($15,180) | Not Offered | 1,196 | 13 to 1 |
| Delaware County Community College 11.3 miles from West Chester |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,940 ($10,800) | Not Offered | 7,992 | 16 to 1 |
| Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program 12.8 miles from West Chester |
Public less than 2-years |
$23,569 | Not Offered | 36 | 6 to 1 |
| Salem Community College 19.5 miles from West Chester |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,900 ($7,140) | Not Offered | 1,111 | 15 to 1 |
| Lincoln University 20.0 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$19,384 ($12,512) | $18,942 ($11,274) | 1,824 | 13 to 1 |
| University of Delaware 20.9 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$39,720 ($16,080) | $19,546 ($18,664) | 24,039 | 15 to 1 |
| Montgomery County Community College 23.0 miles from West Chester |
Public 2-4 years |
$16,230 ($11,250) | Not Offered | 8,596 | 16 to 1 |
| Community College of Philadelphia 23.3 miles from West Chester |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,440 ($8,688) | Not Offered | 11,636 | 13 to 1 |
| Temple University 23.8 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$37,462 ($22,082) | $28,523 ($22,010) | 33,196 | 12 to 1 |
| Rutgers University-Camden 25.7 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$35,841 ($17,079) | $35,368 ($22,528) | 5,966 | 13 to 1 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 28.4 miles from West Chester |
Public four-years |
$25,388 ($15,240) | $32,374 ($25,082) | 3,090 | 15 to 1 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus 28.5 miles from West Chester |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,820 | Not Offered | 5,441 | 24 to 1 |
| Cecil College 28.8 miles from West Chester |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,960 ($8,760) | Not Offered | 1,823 | 12 to 1 |
| Eastern Center for Arts and Technology 29.7 miles from West Chester |
Public less than 2-years |
$16,850 | Not Offered | 127 | 25 to 1 |
