West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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$7,716
Avg in-state tuition
$19,290
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,712, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 75%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,716, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,290.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
86% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
75% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1010-1180
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards18k
Students enrolled
99%
Online student enrollment
20:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
74%
Black
12%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
3%
Unknown
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
19
Total Online Enrollment
17,544
Percent of Programs Online
87% On-campus
13% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 23% online
Master's 14% online
Doctorate 50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $7,716 | $19,290 |
Graduate | $9,288 | $13,932 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $13,978 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,520 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,978 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,520 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,592 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $25,414 | $36,988 |
Off-campus without family | $25,414 | $36,988 |
Off-campus with family | $13,508 | $25,082 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
41%
State Grant Aid
26%
Institution Grant Aid
53%
Pell Grant
27%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debt after graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Baseball
- Golf
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Human Nutrition
BA
MA
DOC
Human Nutrition
BA
MA
DOC
Human Nutrition
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
- Lacrosse
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