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School Summary
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
General Information:
Founded in 1871, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is seated on 409 acres located in Chester county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 20:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.
Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students.A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus.Number of computers available are 3420. Free student email accounts are available.
Application Fee: $45 Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen. High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen. No Application Requirements available.
In-State (per year)
Out of State (per year)
Tuition
$7,716.00
$19,290.00
Room and Board
$12,474.00
$12,474.00
Fees
$2,971.00
$2,971.00
Total
$23,161.00
$34,735.00
A tuition installment payment plan is available.
This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program.
Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wcupa.edu/.
Special Programs The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, No degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.
Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores
Verbal
Math
700-800
7%
6%
600-699
45%
37%
500-599
43%
49%
400-499
5%
7%
300-399
0.15%
1%
200-299
0%
0%
Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores
Percentage of Students
30-36
11%
24-29
68%
18-23
21%
12-17
2%
6-11
0%
1-5
0%
Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage
Percentage of Students
Top 10%
13%
11-25%
23.00%
26-50%
36.00%
Under 50%
28.00%
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Rock climbing, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running
Basketball, Cheerleading, Field hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rock climbing, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running
Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Wrestling
Bowling, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Field hockey, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running
Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Only
Count
Male
5,888
Female
8,456
Total
14,344
Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional
Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional
Count
Male
6,736
Female
10,340
Total
17,076
Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category
Percentage
Asian
3%
African American
11%
Hispanic
7%
Native American
0%
White
74%
Other
5%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age
Percentage
Under 25 Years Old
93%
At Least 25 Years Old
7%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status
Percentage
In State
90%
Out Of State
10%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status
Percentage
Live On Campus
41%
Live Off Campus
59%
Spring Festival (Ramboree), Homecoming, Banana Day
Student Government Association, Student Activities Council, Fraternal Programming Board, Sports Club Council, L.E.A.D.
Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title
45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
31.0501 Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General
16.0101 Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
09.0900 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
27.0101 Mathematics, General
13.1001 Special Education and Teaching, General
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
50.0901 Music, General
50.0701 Art/Art Studies, General
01.0901 Animal Sciences, General
01.1101 Plant Sciences, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0801 Physics, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
03.0101 Natural Resources/Conservation, General
45.0601 Economics, General
51.0000 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
51.0001 Health and Wellness, General
04.0902 Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
30.0000 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
03.0103 Environmental Studies
51.2207 Public Health Education and Promotion
01.0308 Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
38.0101 Philosophy
16.0102 Linguistics
09.0102 Mass Communication/Media Studies
01.1001 Food Science
03.0104 Environmental Science
52.0601 Business/Managerial Economics
51.2202 Environmental Health
01.1104 Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
01.1004 Viticulture and Enology
01.1105 Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
01.1102 Agronomy and Crop Science
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
09.0702 Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
01.0301 Agricultural Production Operations, General
52.1801 Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
54.0101 History, General
50.0501 Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
05.0103 Asian Studies/Civilization
05.0207 Women's Studies
23.1304 Rhetoric and Composition
09.0402 Broadcast Journalism
01.1106 Range Science and Management
40.0502 Analytical Chemistry
26.0202 Biochemistry
40.0601 Geology/Earth Science, General
51.2003 Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
09.0101 Speech Communication and Rhetoric
50.0902 Music History, Literature, and Theory
50.0904 Music Theory and Composition
45.0605 International Economics
45.0401 Criminology
45.0201 Anthropology, General
45.1101 Sociology, General
45.0901 International Relations and Affairs
45.0701 Geography
44.0201 Community Organization and Advocacy
09.0401 Journalism
01.0607 Turf and Turfgrass Management
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
03.0501 Forestry, General
50.0903 Music Performance, General
52.0801 Finance, General
51.2201 Public Health, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
50.0911 Stringed Instruments
51.1102 Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
01.8001 Veterinary Medicine
44.0701 Social Work
50.0502 Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
30.7102 Business Analytics
14.0501 Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
04.0301 City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.
