West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester University | WCUPA
Public school in Pennsylvania with 14,400 total undergraduate students
Chancing
West Chester University | WCUPA is a less competitive than most schools school
Overall acceptance rate
89%
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Admissions
Admissions website:
Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
89%
Women
91%
Men
85%
Total number of applicants
14,020
Women: 64%
Men: 36%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
21%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$24,699
Out-of-state
$36,523
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$16,477
$30,001–48,000
$17,954
$48,001–75,000
$20,913
$75,001–110,000
$15,109
Over $110,000
$16,433
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Optional
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 27%
ACT: 1%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
2,628
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
61%
Enrolled men:
39%
6-year graduation rate
77%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
84%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
1%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 3%
Black: 11%
Hispanic: 6%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 4%
White: 76%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
19:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
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Location
University Avenue and High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
Campus Setting
Suburban
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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