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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA • public • II | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
79.2%
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Grad Rate
70%
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Cost
$23,744 / $35,318

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban
Student Population
Undergrad: 15,402 • Total: 18,762
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
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Address
University Avenue and High Street
West Chester, PA
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Website
www.wcupa.edu
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 6,376 (41.4%) • Female: 9,026 (58.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 521 3.4%
Black/African American 1,656 10.8%
Hispanic/Latino 1,177 7.6%
White 11,269 73.2%
Two or More Races 580 3.8%
International 37 0.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
79.2%
13,042 admitted from 16,467 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 560-640
Math: 540-630
Total: 1100-1270
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
24-28
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$45
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
69.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
52.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
84.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
23.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$23,744
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$35,318
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,716
Out-of-state: $19,290
Room & Board
$14,828
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $17,018
$30,001-48,000 $17,414
$48,001-75,000 $20,417
$75,001-110,000 $24,715
$110,001+ $27,160
Students Receiving Pell Grants
58%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
II
Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (12)
Basketball Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Other Sports Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA
In-State Awards
$1,000-$8,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$8,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$2,000 total
3 automatic scholarships (14 total)
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Common questions about West Chester University of Pennsylvania

What is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania accepts 79% of applicants, from 16,467 applications.
How much does West Chester University of Pennsylvania cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,716 in-state and $19,290 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $17,018 on average after aid.
Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania require SAT or ACT scores?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.
What ACT score do you need for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 24 and 28 on the ACT.
What is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's graduation rate?
70% of students graduate within six years.