$10,064
$21,544
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details68%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,677 |
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| Declined | + 3,990 |
| Total Received | 12,667 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
| Widener University | Chester, PA |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE |
| The University of Scranton | Scranton, PA |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| Saint Joseph's University | Philadelphia, PA |
| Chestnut Hill College | Philadelphia, PA |
| SAT | 2659 |
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| ACT | 3750 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Founded as a state Normal school in 1871, is a comprehensive, public university. It became a state college in 1960 and gained university status in 1983. Its 409-acre campus is located in West Chester, 25 miles west of Philadelphia.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 17,306 |
| Established in | 1871 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NEHSPAC (National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council) |
409-acre, suburban campus in West Chester (population: 19,928), 17 miles from Wilmington, DE, and 25 miles from Philadelphia. Served by bus; major airport serves Philadelphia; train serves Exton (three miles). School operates transportation to south section of campus and to train station.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA 19383
| Application fee | $45 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
68%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,677 |
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| Declined | + 3,990 |
| Total Received | 12,667 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Sarah L. Freed
Interim Executive Director of Admissions
P: 877 315-2165
F: 610 436-2907
ugadmiss@wcupa.edu
| Tuition | $10,064 |
| Room | $5,408 |
| Board | $2,542 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $19,214 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $8,263 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $10,951 |
52%
$8,263
Need-based
| Federal | $16,509,171 |
| State | $9,860,340 |
| Institutional | $4,049,353 |
| Other external | $3,512,076 |
| Total | $33,930,940 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $36,861 |
| Institutional | $1,501,130 |
| Other external | $1,597,508 |
| Total | $3,135,499 |
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64%
Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Required of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
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95%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 32 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Hong Kong India Norway Saudi Arabia Venezuela |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special orientation |
Summer Davey
Assistant Director of Admissions & International Outreach
610 436-2486
sdavey@wcupa.edu
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