West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU) is a four-year, public school located in West Chester, PA. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The WCU's 2024 tuition & fees is $10,686 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,511 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 53% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,802.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 17,275 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
WCU's acceptance rate is 79.20% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.67%. The median SAT scores is 1180 and the ACT socre is 26.
WCU ranked 50th in Pennsylvania Colleges rankings. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of West Chester University of Pennsylvania is $10,686 for in-state students and $22,511 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,564 for in-state students and $17,424 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,847 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,672 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,678 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,537 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,686 | $22,511 |
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| Graduate | $12,564 | $17,424 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,847 | $22,672 |
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| Graduate | $12,678 | $17,537 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at WCU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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