Overview
Student Population
| Location | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Online | wcupa.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 14,234 prospective students applied, and 12,277 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,796 enrolled in the school. 14,083 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,636 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,716 plus fees of $2,755. WCU is ranked 502 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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WCU is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for West Chester University of Pennsylvania within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#502 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#175 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#502 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1180 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.44 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,755 |
| Room and Board | $13,978 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,520 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,169 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,755 |
| Room and Board | $13,978 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,520 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,743 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 16% |
| Education | 16% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| English and Literature | 9% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216764 IPEDS survey data for West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Current students may use the West Chester University of Pennsylvania GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.