Paying for West Chester University of Pennsylvania

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,686 1.51%	$22,511 0.72%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,564 0.91%	$17,424 0.65%

The 2024 tuition & fees of West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU) are $10,686 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,511 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2020 at WCU.

53% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,802. It could cover 25.77% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $23,298 for Pennsylvania residents and $35,123 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

WCU's 4-year tuition is $43,406 for Pennsylvania residents and $90,706 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $118,870 for Pennsylvania residents and $166,171 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is $10,686 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,511 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.51% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 0.72% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of WCU is $10,847 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,672 for out-of-state students, a 0.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WCU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,527	$22,351	$16,748
2023-2024	$10,686	$22,511	$17,214
Change % 2023-2024	1.51%	0.72%	2.78%
2024-2025	$10,847	$22,672	$17,693

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,564 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $17,424. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at WCU is $12,678 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,537 for out-of-state students , a 0.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WCU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,451	$17,312	$16,748
2023-2024	$12,564	$17,424	$17,214
Change % 2023-2024	0.91%	0.65%	2.78%
2024-2025	$12,678	$17,537	$17,693

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at WCU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $322 for Pennsylvania residents and $805 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $516 for Pennsylvania residents and $774 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$322	$805
	2023-2024	$322	$805
	2024-2025	$322	$805
Graduate	2022-2023	$516	$774
	2023-2024	$516	$774
	2024-2025	$516	$774

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,214 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.78% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 30.55% compared to the previous year.

The WCU's 2024 on-campus COA is $29,100 for state residents and $40,925 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $33,750 for state residents and $45,575 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At WCU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,686
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$22,511
Room & Board	$12,474	$17,124
Personal Expenses	$4,740	$4,740
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$29,100	$33,750
COA (Out-of-State)	$40,925	$45,575

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WCU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WCU is $43,406 for Pennsylvania residents and $90,706 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

WCU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,752	$10,818	$10,884	$10,951	$43,406
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$22,577	$22,643	$22,710	$22,776	$90,706
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,818	$10,884	$10,951	$11,019	$43,673
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$22,643	$22,710	$22,776	$22,843	$90,972
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,884	$10,951	$11,019	$11,087	$43,941
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,710	$22,776	$22,843	$22,910	$91,239
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,951	$11,019	$11,087	$11,155	$44,212
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,776	$22,843	$22,910	$22,977	$91,506
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,019	$11,087	$11,155	$11,223	$44,484
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,843	$22,910	$22,977	$23,044	$91,774

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $118,870 for Pennsylvania residents and $166,171 for out-of-state students.

WCU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,345	$29,592	$29,841	$30,093	$118,870
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$41,170	$41,417	$41,666	$41,917	$166,171
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$29,592	$29,841	$30,093	$30,347	$119,872
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$41,417	$41,666	$41,917	$42,171	$167,171
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,841	$30,093	$30,347	$30,603	$120,883
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$41,666	$41,917	$42,171	$42,426	$168,181
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$30,093	$30,347	$30,603	$30,862	$121,904
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$41,917	$42,171	$42,426	$42,684	$169,198
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,347	$30,603	$30,862	$31,123	$122,934
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$42,171	$42,426	$42,684	$42,944	$170,224

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 53% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $95,662 for Pennsylvania residents and $142,963 for out-of-state students.

WCU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,543	$23,790	$24,039	$24,291	$95,662
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,368	$35,615	$35,864	$36,115	$142,963
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,790	$24,039	$24,291	$24,545	$96,664
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,615	$35,864	$36,115	$36,369	$143,963
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,039	$24,291	$24,545	$24,801	$97,675
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,864	$36,115	$36,369	$36,624	$144,973
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,291	$24,545	$24,801	$25,060	$98,696
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,115	$36,369	$36,624	$36,882	$145,990
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,545	$24,801	$25,060	$25,321	$99,726
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$36,369	$36,624	$36,882	$37,142	$147,016

	In-State	Out-of-State
West Chester University of Pennsylvania	$10,686	$22,511
The Pennsylvania State University	$15,890	$25,574
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	$20,234	$40,188
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	$21,524	$39,890
Temple University	$21,991	$37,248
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus	$15,204	$15,204