WCU
West Chester University
75 College Ave, Greenville, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of West Chester University (WCU)
About this school
West Chester is a public, multipurpose university. Founded as a state Normal School in 1871, it became a state college in 1960 and gained university status in 1983. Its 388-acre campus is located in West Chester, 25 miles west of Philadelphia.
- www.wcupa.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,855
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:14,451
- Men:5,936 Men (41.1%)
- Women:8,515 Women (58.9%)
Location
Admission Information (WCU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to West Chester University of Pennsylvania is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | 2 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | University Avenue and High Street |
City, State, Zip | West Chester, PA 19383 |
Phone | (610) 436-3411 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $45 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 69% of 12,667 applicants were admitted |
Women | 68% of 8,101 applicants were admitted |
Men | 70% of 4,566 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 3,514 (40%) of 8,677 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,040 (37%) of 5,485 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,474 (46%) of 3,192 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.42 |
375 And Above | 28% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 21% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 19% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 16% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 14% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 2% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 553 average |470-570 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 2% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 25% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 58% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 15% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 29% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 57% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 11% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 24 average |21-26 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 6% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 44% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 47% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 3% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (WCU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $10,111|Out-of-state: $21,349 (44.17%)
- Room & Board: - $9,060 (39.58%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (5.24%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,520 (11.01%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
West Chester University of Pennsylvania accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003328 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,185 (89.5%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,535 (70.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,535 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 113 (7.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 42% |
Average Award | $7,231 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 803 (52.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,809 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,310 (85.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,949 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 398 (25.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 48 (2.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,212 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 10,070 (78.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 7,575 (75.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 7,575 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 670 (8.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 49% |
Average Award | $8,180 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 4,487 (59.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,651 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 6,550 (86.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,755 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,335 (17.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 205 (1.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,265 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 73% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $34,160 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 10.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Business, Mathematics, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,644 |
Academics & Instruction (WCU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
694
Part-Time Faculty
258
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
61%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 6% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 18% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 37% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 24% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 9% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 5% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 16% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 71% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 12% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,834,515 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 2700 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
West Chester University of Pennsylvania provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
85.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
48.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
69.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
72.6%
Programs & Majors (WCU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (49)
- Accounting
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Analytical Chemistry
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History, General
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Latin Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music, General
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Russian Language and Literature
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master's Programs of Study (68)
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Business Education
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Community Health
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Cultural Studies
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Emergency Management
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Ethics
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Geology
- Geosciences
- German
- Gerontological Nursing
- Gerontology
- Health Education
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Higher Education
- History
- Holocaust and Genocide Studies
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Nonprofit Management
- Nursing Education
- Nursing--General
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Affairs
- Public Health--General
- Reading Education
- School Nursing
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Student Affairs
- Sustainable Development
- Urban and Regional Planning
Campus Life (WCU)
Location & Geography
Population
18,857
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia
Campus Size
409 acres
Weather
Temperature | 22.8 average low in January, 81.7 average high in September |
Rain | 117 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | West Chester |
Nearest Train Station | Paoli |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
36% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
64%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Rammy |
School Colors | Purple and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Rugby | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Rugby | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, rock climbing, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, residence hall association, fraternal programming board, sports club council, cru
Sororities
18% of women participate
Fraternities
12% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
13,020
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
14,451
Women
8,515
Men
5,936
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.5% Asian
- 11.3% Black/African-American
- 5.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 75.9% White
- 1.0% Unknown
International Students
0.4% from 82 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
2,855
Student Resources (WCU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biology189 Documents
- Psychology97 Documents
- Chemistry70 Documents
- Communication Studies38 Documents
- Mathematics54 Documents
Popular Courses
- BIO 230 - GeneticsBiology
- HEA 100 - Dimensions of WellnessHealth
- PHY 130 - General Physics IPhysics and Pre-Engineering
- BIO 214 - General MicrobiologyBiology
- MAT 145 - Calculus for the Life SciencesMathematics
Popular Professors
- Del GrippoHEA 100
- MckibbenPSY 384
- Janet ChangePSY 120
- Shawn PfielPHY 130
- Donze- ReinerBIO 230
Blog articles
- 10 Buildings at West Chester University You Need to Know - 159 days ago
- Jobs and Opportunities for Students at West Chester University - 475 days ago
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- Health and Wellness Services at West Chester University - 479 days ago
- 10 Most Interesting Courses at West Chester University - 492 days ago