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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PAPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 78% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in the suburb setting of West Chester, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 14.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 78%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
14.2K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
78% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading560 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 28
1typical 50% range36
78%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing26% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,635
Earnings 5yr: $123,053
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,013
Earnings 5yr: $87,283
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $107,187
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $88,795
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $85,838
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $85,287
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $82,251
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $81,203
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $79,591
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $73,053
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $71,841
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $70,085
Debt: N/A
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $70,016
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $69,376
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $68,730
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $68,522
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $67,434
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $66,675
Debt: N/A
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $66,381
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $64,770
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,331
In-State Tuition$10,775
Out-of-State Tuition$22,599
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
25%
Pell Grants
54%
Take Loans
75%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$51,013
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,258
Completion Signals
71%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$203/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$88,040
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