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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Acceptance Rate 87.85 %
SAT Average 1,160
Tuition & Fees $22,511
($10,687)
Student Population 17,275
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $5,802

Academic Overview

West Chester University of Pennsylvania Campus, West Chester, PA
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public, four-years institute located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $10,687 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,511 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,564 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,424 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 17,275 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 87.85% and the graduation rate is 71% last year.
The salary after graduation from West Chester University of Pennsylvania varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $51,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, WCU's tuition & fees is $10,687 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,511 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $12,564 for in-state students and $17,424 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,687$22,511
Graduate$12,564$17,424
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at WCU. The acceptance rate of WCU is 87.85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.16%. The average graduation rate is 71% and the transfer-out rate is 18%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,802 and 53% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 17,275 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 87.85 %.
Acceptance Rate
87.85%
Graduation Rate for West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 71 %
Graduation Rate
71%
Transfer-out Rate for West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 18 %
Transfer-out Rate
18%
Retention Rate for West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 82 %
Retention Rate
82%
Student Population for West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 17,275
Student Population
17,275
Student to Faculty Ratio for West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 20 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
20 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,802 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Financial Aid Amount
$5,802

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressUniversity Avenue and High Street, West Chester, PA 19383
Phone610-436-1000
WEBhttps://www.wcupa.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/sch_adm/
Online Applicationhttps://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/SCH_ADM/admissionApp.aspx
Financial Aidhttps://www.wcupa.edu/financialAid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.passhe.edu/answers/Calculator/WE/npcalc-216764.htm
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.wcupa.edu/financialAid/veterans.aspx
Athletichttps://wcupagoldenrams.com/sports/2007/7/4/Compliance
Disability Servicehttps://www.wcupa.edu/universityCollege/ossd/

Offered Degrees

WCU offers 157 major programs through online and on-site education where 20 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's560
Master's436
Doctorate (Research)21
Doctorate (Practical)21
Less Than 1 Year Certificate21
Post-Bachelor's Certificate4610
Post-Master's Certificate61

Special Learning Opportunities

West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:5,409)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,850)

Veterans Benefits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges