What West Chester University of Pennsylvania costs
West Chester University of Pennsylvania charges $10,775 a year in published tuition and fees for Pennsylvania residents, about $5,388 a semester, and $22,599 a year for students from other states, about $11,300 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $28,394 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $24,128 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into West Chester University of Pennsylvania
For fall 2024, West Chester University of Pennsylvania received 17,193 applications and admitted 13,479 students, and 3,022 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1100 and 1270.
What West Chester University of Pennsylvania students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 270 |
| Business Administration and Management | 257 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 234 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 212 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 211 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness | 172 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 140 |
| Finance | 134 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Neumann University, Aston, Pennsylvania: about 10 miles away
- Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania: about 13 miles away
- Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania: about 15 miles away
- Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania: about 16 miles away
- Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania: about 16 miles away
- Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania: about 18 miles away
Colleges like West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Binghamton University, Vestal, New York: 14,655 undergraduates
- University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island: 13,381 undergraduates
- University of Massachusetts–Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts: 11,434 undergraduates
- Kean University, Union, New Jersey: 11,433 undergraduates
- Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, New York: 9,552 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate? 78.4% for fall 2024: 13,479 of 17,193 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at West Chester University of Pennsylvania? $10,775 a year for in-state students and $22,599 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to West Chester University of Pennsylvania? About 14,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do West Chester University of Pennsylvania students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1100–1270.
What is the campus setting at West Chester University of Pennsylvania? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: West Chester University of Pennsylvania (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
