West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Online | wcupa.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| 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 12,002 prospective students applied, and 8,934 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,779 enrolled in the school. 14,079 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,448 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $7,716 plus fees of $2,696. WCU is ranked 454 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1200 |
| ACT | 21/26 |
| GPA | 3.52 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,696 |
| Room and Board | $12,942 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,520 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,074 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,696 |
| Room and Board | $12,942 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,520 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,648 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| P |
Penn State BrandywineMedia, Pennsylvania |
| P |
Penn State BerksReading, Pennsylvania |
| P |
Penn State Lehigh ValleyCenter Valley, Pennsylvania |
| T |
Towson UniversityTowson, Maryland |
| R |
The Richard Stockton College of New JerseyGalloway, New Jersey |
| R |
Rutgers University NewarkNewark, New Jersey |
| C |
University of Connecticut StamfordStamford, Connecticut |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216764 IPEDS survey data for West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
