Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is $10,687 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,511 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.52% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 0.72% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for WCU is $10,849 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,672 for out-of-state students which is a 0.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 1.52% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 0.72% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,214 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.78% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 30.55% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Pennsylvania schools with tuition changes from last year at Pennsylvania colleges tuition change page.
WCU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,527 $22,351$16,748
2023-2024$10,687$22,511$17,214
Change % 2023-20241.52%0.72%2.78%
2024-2025$10,849$22,672$17,693
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - COA
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $12,564 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $17,424 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at WCU is $12,678 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,537 for out-of-state students which is a 0.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
WCU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,451 $17,312$16,748
2023-2024$12,564$17,424$17,214
Change % 2023-20240.91%0.65%2.78%
2024-2025$12,678$17,537$17,693
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at WCU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $327 for Pennsylvania residents and $811 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $521 for Pennsylvania residents and $779 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$322$805
2023-2024$327$811
2024-2025$332$817
Graduate2022-2023$516$774
2023-2024$521$779
2024-2025$526$784
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Tuition per Credit Hour
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between West Chester University of Pennsylvania and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between West Chester University of Pennsylvania and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
West Chester University of Pennsylvania$10,687$22,511
The Pennsylvania State University$15,890$25,574
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus$20,234$40,188
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$21,524$39,890
Temple University$22,082$37,462
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus$15,054$15,204

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WCU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WCU is $43,412 for Pennsylvania residents and $90,706 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$10,753$10,819$10,886$10,953$43,412
Out-of-State$22,577$22,643$22,710$22,776$90,706
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$10,819$10,886$10,953$11,021$43,680
Out-of-State$22,643$22,710$22,776$22,843$90,972
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$10,886$10,953$11,021$11,089$43,950
Out-of-State$22,710$22,776$22,843$22,910$91,239
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$10,953$11,021$11,089$11,158$44,221
Out-of-State$22,776$22,843$22,910$22,977$91,506
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$11,021$11,089$11,158$11,227$44,494
Out-of-State$22,843$22,910$22,977$23,044$91,774

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $118,877 for Pennsylvania residents and $166,171 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$29,346$29,593$29,843$30,095$118,877
Out-of-State$41,170$41,417$41,666$41,917$166,171
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$29,593$29,843$30,095$30,349$119,880
Out-of-State$41,417$41,666$41,917$42,171$167,171
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$29,843$30,095$30,349$30,605$120,892
Out-of-State$41,666$41,917$42,171$42,426$168,181
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$30,095$30,349$30,605$30,864$121,914
Out-of-State$41,917$42,171$42,426$42,684$169,198
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,349$30,605$30,864$31,126$122,945
Out-of-State$42,171$42,426$42,684$42,944$170,224

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 53% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $95,669 for Pennsylvania residents and $142,963 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,544$23,791$24,041$24,293$95,669
Out-of-State$35,368$35,615$35,864$36,115$142,963
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$23,791$24,041$24,293$24,547$96,672
Out-of-State$35,615$35,864$36,115$36,369$143,963
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$24,041$24,293$24,547$24,803$97,684
Out-of-State$35,864$36,115$36,369$36,624$144,973
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$24,293$24,547$24,803$25,062$98,706
Out-of-State$36,115$36,369$36,624$36,882$145,990
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$24,547$24,803$25,062$25,324$99,737
Out-of-State$36,369$36,624$36,882$37,142$147,016

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$10,687$1,200$17,214$22,511$1,200 $17,214
Graduate$12,564 $1,200$17,214$17,424 $1,200$17,214

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