2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of West Chester University of Pennsylvania is $10,687 for in-state students and $22,511 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,564 for in-state students and $17,424 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,849 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,672 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,678 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,537 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,687$22,511
Graduate$12,564$17,424
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,849$22,672
Graduate$12,678$17,537
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 87.85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.16%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,160.
The average graduation rate is 71%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 17,275 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $51,200. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer and Information Sciences program shows the highest salary with $68,500 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 WCU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »87.85% Acceptance Rate / 23.16% Yield
Test Scores »1,160 SAT / 26 ACT
Graduation Rate »71%
Transfer-out Rate18%
Retention Rate82%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.00% (20 to 1)
Student Population »17,275 (14,392 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$5,802
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$51,200
Average Salary by Field of Study$22,500 - $68,500

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at WCU
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
WCU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students.
On-Campus Student Services at WCU
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of WCU. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 5,409. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $3,850.
WCU Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity5,409

West Chester University of Pennsylvania Directory Information

AddressUniversity Avenue and High Street, West Chester, PA 19383
Phone610-436-1000
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School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
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