Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, WCU's acceptance rate is 87.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.16%. 5,612 men and 9,166 women applied to WCU and 4,759 men and 8,223 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,207 men and 1,799 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WCU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 14,778 | 5,612 | 9,166 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 12,982 | 4,759 | 8,223 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 3,006 | 1,207 | 1,799 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87.85% | 84.80% | 89.71% | - | - |
| Yield | 23.16% | 25.36% | 21.88% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 689 students (23% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 42 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WCU.
The median SAT score is 1,160 with 590 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 620 and 25th percentile is 530 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 23 at WCU. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1080 | 1160 | 1260 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 30 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 3,006 first-year students enrolled in WCU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.27% and part-time students is 0.73%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.15% and women students is 59.85%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WCU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,006 | 1,207 | 1,799 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 2,984 | 1,198 | 1,786 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 22 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WCU. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The next table provides general admission information for applying to WCU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/sch_adm/ |
| Online Application | https://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/SCH_ADM/admissionApp.aspx |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |