West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Founded in 1871, it has more than 16,000 students, both undergraduate and graduate, and offers a wide range of programs in the sciences, arts, humanities, professional programs, and education. The University’s vibrant student life includes a wide array of sports, activities, and organizations, and the University boasts a rich academic environment with strong faculty-student interaction, internships, and international educational opportunities. West Chester is close to Philadelphia and the cultural and historical attractions of the area and is frequently visited by students, faculty, and alumni, who contribute to the University’s strong sense of community and sense of belonging.

  • Address: University Avenue and High Street, West Chester, PA 00001-9383
  • Phone: (610) 436-1000
  • Website: https://www.wcupa.edu/
  • Type: Public, 4-year
  • Student Population: 17,719
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 20 to 1
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Application Fee: $45
  • Selectivity: Less Selective

Cost

  In-State Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees $10,471 $22,295
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
Room & Board $13,978 $13,978
Other $2,520 $2,520
Total Cost $28,169 $39,993

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • SAT Range: 1010 – 1180
  • ACT Range: 20 – 26

Majors

  1. Psychology, General
  2. Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
  3. Business Administration and Management, General
  4. Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  5. Rhetoric and Composition

EnrollmentAttendance Status

  • Full-time: 89%
  • Part-time: 11%

Student Gender

  • Male: 39%
  • Female: 61%

Student Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
  • Asian: 3%
  • Black or African American: 12%
  • Hispanic / Latino: 6%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • White: 74%
  • Two or More Races: 3%
  • Unknown: 2%
  • Non-resident Alien: 0%

Student Age

  • 24 and Under: 96%
  • 25 and Over: 4%
  • Age Unknown: 0%

Student Residence

  • In-State: 87%
  • Out-of-State: 13%
  • Unknown: 0%

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