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About West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public research university in West Chester, PA, known for its high acceptance rate, health sciences focus, and education programs. With an acceptance rate of 88%, West Chester is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 3,006 students each year. West Chester is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1080–1260, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. West Chester offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $4,207 per year; the sticker price of $40,195 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

West Chester University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

88%
Overall Accept Rate
1170
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1080 – 1260 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 23 – 30

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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Application Strategy
West Chester has strong programs in music, education, nursing, and health sciences, so if you are applying to one of those areas, make sure your application clearly connects your goals to that specific program rather than speaking in general terms about the university.
Application Strategy
West Chester has an Honors College that offers smaller seminar courses and priority registration, so if your GPA is strong, apply to the Honors College directly since it requires a separate application and gives you access to a more selective academic community within the university.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What West Chester University of Pennsylvania actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$40k/yr$17.0k
30k-48k~$40k/yr$17.4k
48k-75k~$40k/yr$20.4k
75k-110k~$40k/yr$24.7k
110k+~$40k/yr$27.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

70%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$51k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
13,913
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

73%White
10%Black / African American
8%Hispanic
4%Two or More Races
3%Asian
1%Unknown / Unreported
0%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender42% Men · 58% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status100% Citizens and Immigrants · 0% International
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