Applying to WCU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
79.20%	1,180

West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is 79.20% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 16,467 students applied and 13,042 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into WCU.

WCU's acceptance rate places 44th out of 120 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,180 and the ACT score is 26 at WCU. WCU's SAT score ranks 31st out of 91 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to WCU, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 79.20% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.67%. 6,249 men and 10,218 women applied to WCU and 4,812 men and 8,230 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,246 men and 1,841 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WCU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WCU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	16,467	6,249	10,218	0	0
Admitted	13,042	4,812	8,230	0	0
Enrolled	3,087	1,246	1,841	0	0
Acceptance Rate	79.20%	77.00%	80.54%	-	-
Yield	23.67%	25.89%	22.37%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

West Chester University of Pennsylvania 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 505 students (16% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 28 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WCU.

The median SAT score is 1,180 with 600 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25^th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 630 and 25^th percentile is 540 .

The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 24 at WCU. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 24.

The SAT and ACT scores at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at WCU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1100	1180	1270
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	560	600	640
SAT Math	540	580	630
ACT Composite	24	26	28
ACT Math	23	24	27
ACT English	22	24	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

West Chester University of Pennsylvania 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 3,087 first-year students enrolled in WCU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.32% and part-time students is 0.68%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.36% and women students is 59.64%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WCU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WCU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	3,087	1,246	1,841
Full-time	3,066	1,236	1,830
Part-time	21	10	11

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WCU. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

WCU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The next table provides general admission information for applying to WCU.

Admission Information for Applying to WCU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$45
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	https://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/sch_adm/
Online Application	https://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/SCH_ADM/admissionApp.aspx
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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