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West Chester University

West Chester University is a large, public institution located in West Chester, pa. Founded in 1871, West Chester University offers undergraduate degrees in 142 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 14,014 undergraduates
cost $10,527 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into West Chester University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.9%
SAT score average 1165
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $45
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! West Chester University is known for one of its top majors: General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Finance and Financial Management Services
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,527
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,228
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,520
Cost of attendance* $28,475
Average financial aid package $10,407
Estimated cost $18,068 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $22,351
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,228
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,520
Cost of attendance* $40,299
Average financial aid package $10,407
Estimated cost $29,892 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? West Chester University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,014, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

17,076

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
62%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
17%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At West Chester University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map University Avenue and High Street, West Chester, PA 19383
phone 610-436-1000
address https://www.wcupa.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Student activities council

Fraternal programming board

Sports club council

L.e.a.d.

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about West Chester University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is West Chester University?

West Chester University is located in West Chester, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at West Chester University? 

The acceptance rate for West Chester University is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for West Chester University?

The average high school GPA for West Chester University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at West Chester University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at West Chester University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $113,900.

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