West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA • publicDII | 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
Address
University Avenue and High Street
West Chester, PA
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Website
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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