West Chester University of Pennsylvania
The West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public school in the Philadelphia area and the largest institution in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. WCU is comprised of seven colleges including the College of Arts & Humanities, the largest school on campus. To provide opportunities to learn in a foreign culture, the WCU Center for International Programs organizes nearly 700 exchange and study abroad programs with partner institutions including Guizhou University in China. For sports fans, WCU fields 23 men’s and women’s athletic teams.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1120
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Other | February 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
17,527
Total Number of Undergrads
14,567
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
44%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $10,412
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,236
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
44%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,102
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
280
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
On Campus Women's Center
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
New York
Allentown
Reading
Lancaster
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,700
What Students Are Saying
3.69
Average Rating
West Chester is a very well-rounded university with so much to offer at such a reasonable price. It is a great place to discover new interests and follow your passions. Everyone attending this university is united and proud to be a Golden Ram!
Nicole from Pottstown, PA
My favorite aspect of West Chester University of PA is the quiet, quaint college community. You're just minutes away from Philadelphia, Delaware and Maryland in one direction, and farm country in the other, with attractions like King of Prussia Mall and Longwood Gardens virtually around the corner. The peace and tranquility of this college town has a lot to offer the individually both mentally and physically.
William from Philadelphia, PA
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