West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA · Public
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania admitted 78.4% of applicants university-wide (13,479 of 17,193).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 78.4% | 13,479 | 17,193 |
| In-state | 77.3% | 10,347 | 13,378 |
| Out-of-state | 81.0% | 3,132 | 3,868 |
| Men | 74.7% | 4,917 | 6,585 |
| Women | 80.3% | 8,562 | 10,661 |
Of 13,479 admitted students, 3,022 enrolled (22.4% yield).
West Chester University of Pennsylvania U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1110–1250
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 24–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $45,572/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,986 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $25,586 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $45,572/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,018 |
| $30k–48k | $17,414 |
| $48k–75k | $20,417 |
| $75k–110k | $24,715 |
| Over $110k | $27,160 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- WCU Merit Scholarship — $3,000 - $6,000 per year (Automatic)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (in-state) (Full Tuition)
- WCU Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Ram Scholarship — $2,000 per year (International Aid)
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts and Exam Results
- SAT or ACT Scores (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts and Exam Results
- SAT or ACT Scores (recommended)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
- <strong>Please note: Submission of a Writing Supplement is optional for West Chester University.</strong><br> Please feel free to share any additional information that you feel may be helpful for us to know when reviewing your application for admission.800 words · Optional
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $61,258
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 70.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 83.1%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,500
- At graduation
West Chester University of Pennsylvania · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #242
- WSJ: #237
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (26%), Psychology (9%), English (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 20:1 · 30% of class sections have under 20 students.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.