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Chances of getting into West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
89%
Admission Difficulty for West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into WCU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at WCU is 89%.  It ranks #79 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 12,528 out of 14,020 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 40 percent on standardized admission tests. West Chester University of Pennsylvania typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.43. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The WCU application fee is $45 and applications are due by Apr 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to West Chester University of Pennsylvania. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 27% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

WCU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1070-1250
Applicants Submitting SAT 
27%
SAT Scores for West Chester University of Pennsylvania
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 540
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1070
SAT Scores for West Chester University of Pennsylvania
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 630
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1250
Average SAT Score 1160

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into West Chester University of Pennsylvania score in the top 47 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1070-1250.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

West Chester University of Pennsylvania admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1250 and Above Good >94%
1160 to 1250 Avg + 89%-94%
1070 to 1160 Avg - 81%-89%
980 to 1070 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 980 Low <69%
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WCU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
23-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
1%
ACT Scores for West Chester University of Pennsylvania
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for West Chester University of Pennsylvania
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 30
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into WCU?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

WCU regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

West Chester University of Pennsylvania admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >94%
26 to 29 Avg + 89%-94%
23 to 26 Avg - 81%-89%
20 to 23 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 20 Low <69%
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WCU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.43
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into WCU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at West Chester University of Pennsylvania was 3.43 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #61 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.43 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as WCU accepts 89% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted West Chester University of Pennsylvania students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.06% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.59% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.24% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.03% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.51% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.21% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.35% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

71% of West Chester University of Pennsylvania freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted West Chester University of Pennsylvania students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 13%
Top 25% of class 35%
Top 50% of class 71%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

West Chester University of Pennsylvania admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 9,036 4,984 14,020
Accepted 8,290 4,238 12,528
Acceptance Rate 92% 85% 89%
Enrolled 1,609 1,019 2,628
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 24% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Apr 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
9

Applicants have 9 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to West Chester University of Pennsylvania is $45.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to West Chester University of Pennsylvania and what student information is used for admission decisions?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania prefer SAT or ACT?

27% of students submit their SAT scores to WCU. 1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

89% of those who apply are granted admission to WCU. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1070 and 1250. 27% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 1% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.