West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year institution in West Chester, PA. It enrolls about 17,076 students and admits roughly 79% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | West Chester, PA 19383 |
| County | Chester County |
| Enrollment | 17,076 |
| Acceptance rate | 79% |
| Applicants / admitted | 16,467 / 13,042 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,686 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $22,511 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 70% |
| Transfer-out rate | 17% |
| Full-time retention rate | 84% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $21,684 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 560–640 |
| ACT middle 50% | 24–28 |
| Website | https://www.wcupa.edu/ |
| Phone | 6104361000 |
Admissions
About 16,467 students applied and 13,042 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,087 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,686 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $22,511. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $21,684 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,800 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,340 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $20,275 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $24,846 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,575 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,619 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 70% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is in West Chester, PA, Chester County. Its coordinates are 39.9534, -75.5981.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
About 79% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 16,467 applicants.
How much does West Chester University of Pennsylvania cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,686 for in-state students and $22,511 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
About 17,076 students are enrolled.