West Chester University of Pennsylvania
tuition & fees
$22,511
graduate tuition & fees
$17,424
acceptance rate
88%
Student Population
17,275
online students
1,770
Number of Programs
157
Financial Aid Amount
$5,802
SAT Scores
1,160
Graduation Rate
71%
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a Public, 4 years college located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. WCU ranked 50th in Pennsylvania Colleges and 31st in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 17,275 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. WCU's acceptance rate is 87.85% last year (undergraduate school).
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of West Chester University of Pennsylvania and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | University Avenue and High Street, West Chester, PA 19383 |
| Phone | 610-436-1000 |
| WEB | https://www.wcupa.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/sch_adm/ |
| Online Application | https://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/SCH_ADM/admissionApp.aspx |
| Financial Aid | https://www.wcupa.edu/financialAid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.passhe.edu/answers/Calculator/WE/npcalc-216764.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.wcupa.edu/financialAid/veterans.aspx |
| Athletic | https://wcupagoldenrams.com/sports/2007/7/4/Compliance |
| Disability Service | https://www.wcupa.edu/universityCollege/ossd/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 87.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.16%. The application fees are $45 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87.85 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.16 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
WCU's 2024 tuition & fees is $10,687 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,511 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.72% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($22,351).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,564 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,424 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.65% compared to the last year's rate.
| Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,687 | $22,511 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,564 | $17,424 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 17,275 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,770 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WCU has 14,392 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,883 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 17,275 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 14,392 |
| Graduate Students | 2,883 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,770 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WCU offers 157 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 20 out of the 157 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by WCU
| Number of programs | 157 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 20 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |