West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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$10,471
Avg in-state tuition
$22,295
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a large public university located on a suburban campus in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,719, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university offers 62 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 $10,471, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,295.
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.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Recommended
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
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.
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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
17
Total Online Enrollment
17,544
Percent of Programs Online
88% On-campus
12% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 21% online
Master's 12% online
Doctorate 50% online
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
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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