West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA • public • DII | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban (Suburb: Large )

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

https://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

—

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

$26,040

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$37,614

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $7,716
Out-of-state: $19,290

Room & Board

$1,200

Books & Supplies

$17,124

Students Receiving Pell Grants

58%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

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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