West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCUPA)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,128
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	73%

Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, WCUPA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that WCUPA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

WCUPA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,471

Cost of attendance at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,295

Cost of attendance at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at West Chester University of Pennsylvania received on average $4,607 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,607

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	640	23%	$4,651	$2,976,355
Other Federal Grant	846	31%	$4,372	$3,698,365
State Grant/Scholarships	567	21%	$3,100	$1,757,441
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,753	100%	$2,625	$7,227,326
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,753	100%	$4,607	$12,683,132

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania students is 72.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.4%.

72.8%

asian 79.5% 31 students
African American 56.8% 146 students
white 76.8% 1,401 students
unknown 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 58.7% 91 students
International Students 83.3% 5 students
Mixed Race 58.9% 53 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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