West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
14,451
Students
8,180
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
68%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a Comprehensive institution located in West Chester, PA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
University Avenue and High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
United States
West Chester, PA 19383
United States
Contact
Phone: 610-436-1000
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| City/urban, Community And Regional Planning |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Special Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Russian |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Audiology And Speech-language Pathology |
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| Dietetics |
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| Environmental Health |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| Pharmaceutics And Drug Design |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Public Health Education And Promotion |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Analytical Chemistry |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
12,667
Applied
8,677
Accepted
14,451
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,101
Females Applied
5,485
Females Accepted
68%
Male Admissions
4,566
Males Applied
3,192
Males Accepted
70%
Applying
45
Application Fee
3.42
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 564 | 520 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 553 | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 21 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
7,716
In-state
19,290
Out-of-state
Fees
2,696
Full-time student fees
9,216
Room & board
5,516
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
8,180
Avg. Financial Aid Package
7,231
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
9,244
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,227
Avg. Loan Aid
4,265
Avg. Grant Aid
5,651
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
49%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
9%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
14,451
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
11%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.75% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11.28% |
| White or Caucasian | 75.52% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.12% |
| Asian | 2.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.36% |
| Other | 0.97% |
Gender
Male (41.08%)
Female (58.92%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 36% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Spring Weekend, Homecoming and Martin Luther King Day of Service
Spring Weekend, Homecoming and Martin Luther King Day of Service
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association, Fraternal Programming Board, Sports Club Council and CRU
Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association, Fraternal Programming Board, Sports Club Council and CRU
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
camera systems in campus residence halls, recreational and classroom facilities and outdoor areas
camera systems in campus residence halls, recreational and classroom facilities and outdoor areas
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | No | |
No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Gymnastics | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
| Wrestling | No | |
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | No | |
No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 2 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Gymnastics | No | Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 2 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | Division 2 | |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
952
Total Faculty
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 694
Part-time - 258
Male - 428
Female - 524