School Information

68.3
Total Cost $19,967
Total Enrollment 14,211
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

http://www.wcupa.edu
University Avenue and High Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383
(610) 436-1000

The Facilities mission is to operate and maintain a high-quality physical environment at West Chester University to enhance student learning, faculty teaching and research, and the University's service to the community. To accomplish our mission: We are a service organization dedicated to the success and satisfaction of WCU faculty, staff and students and campus visitors. Our staff members are our most valuable asset. Each individual is a team member who contributes to the decision-making process. We seek creative and innovative solutions to meet our customer's needs. We set high service standards. And, we promote the personal growth of our staff ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 72.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 33.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,476), and 50% receive loans ($7,562 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,860. Off campus it is around $7,860.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending West Chester University of Pennsylvania is $13,118 per year.

Yearly Tuition
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,211
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $15,543
Tuition Graduate in State $6,666
Tuition Graduate Out of State $10,666
Living Costs
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,967
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $28,299
Total Expense In State Off Campus $19,967
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $12,939
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $28,299
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $21,271
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 13,615 people applied to West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Of the applicants, 49.0% were admitted (48.0% male & 50.0% female ) and 34.0% accepted (36.0% male and 32.0% female)

Of the 11,920 undergraduate students at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 9.0% are part-time. A majority (90.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 69.0% of the 2,291 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     85.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     84.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     56.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     35.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     64.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     65.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (610) 436-3411
Admissions Office Email ugadmiss@wcupa.edu
Admissions Office Address Emil H. Messikomer Hall 100 W. Rosedale Avenue West Chester, PA 19383
Admissions Website http://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/sch_adm (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/apply/pawest/menu.html
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to West Chester University of Pennsylvania, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
West Chester University of Pennsylvania SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 570
 
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3
Women's Studies 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 62 10
Biochemistry 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 59 10
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 4 390 25
Accounting 89
Business Administration and Management, General 127 24
Business/Commerce, General 4
Business/Managerial Economics 2
Finance, General 66
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 1
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 106
Communication, journalism, and related programs 1
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
Computer and information sciences and support services 1 30 10
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 30 9
Information Technology 1
Education 22 351 246
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 8 74
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 44 17
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 8
Elementary Education and Teaching 233 36
Health Teacher Education 13
Reading Teacher Education 1 42
Secondary Education and Teaching 29
Special Education and Teaching, General 74 21
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 3
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 2 14
English language and literature/letters 202 36
English Language and Literature, General 93 23
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 109 13
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 31 8
French Language and Literature 8 4
German Language and Literature 5
Latin Language and Literature 3
Russian Language and Literature 3
Spanish Language and Literature 12 4
Health professions and related clinical sciences 5 284 68
Athletic Training/Trainer 24
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 38 27
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 71
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2 30
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 92 12
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD) 9
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 14
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 2 6 29
History 78 7
History, General 78 7
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 258
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 258
Mathematics and statistics 1 31 33
Mathematics, General 31 9
Statistics, General 1 24
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1 23
Gerontology 1
Systems Science and Theory 23
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 135 11
Health and Physical Education, General 135 11
Philosophy and religious studies 1 13 7
Jewish/Judaic Studies 1 6
Philosophy 13 1
Physical Sciences 4
Analytical Chemistry 6
Chemistry, General 11
Geology/Earth Science, General 18
Physics, General 6
Psychology 3 122 30
Clinical Psychology 3 21
Psychology, General 122 9
Public administration and social service professions 39 29
Social Work 39 29
Security and protective services 81 18
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 81 18
Social sciences 4 119 13
Anthropology 13
Geography 4 14 13
Political Science and Government, General 64
Sociology 28
Visual and performing arts 18 165 32
Art/Art Studies, General 1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 18
Fine/Studio Arts, General 65
Music Performance, General 18 22 12
Music, General 59 20
 
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West Chester is great place to live and go to school.

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