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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate88%
Acceptance Rate88%

About West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public, state university in the suburb of West Chester, Pennsylvania. West Chester University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1871. The university enrolls around 17,275 students per year, including 14,426 undergraduates.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate 2022

It is not difficult to get into West Chester University of Pennsylvania. In 2022, West Chester University of Pennsylvania accepted 88% of applicants. In 2022, 14,778 students applied to West Chester University of Pennsylvania and 12,982 were admitted.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 88%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 81%

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania Campus Tours

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is located in the town of West Chester, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.

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College Info

700 South High Street West Chester, PA 19383

Campus Setting: Suburban

West Chester University of Pennsylvania Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to West Chester University of Pennsylvania is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to West Chester University of Pennsylvania is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

West Chester University of Pennsylvania SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1100 - 1250

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Math SAT Range

530 - 620

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Reading SAT Range

550 - 640

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1250 and Above

Good

1100 to 1250

Avg

1100 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for West Chester University of Pennsylvania students is 1172. Applicants with SAT scores of 1250 and above have a good chance of being admitted to West Chester University of Pennsylvania, while applicants with SAT scores between 1100 to 1250 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1100 have a low chance of being offered a spot at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$20,219

In State

$31,793

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,716
$19,290
Fees
$2,859
$2,859
Housing
$9,644
$9,644
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is like? There are approximately 17,275 students enrolled at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, including 14,426 undergraduate students and 2,849 graduate students. 87% percent of students attend school full-time, 90% percent are from PA and 10% percent of students are from other states.

87%

Full Time

13%

Part Time

90%

In State

10%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

17,275

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

88%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$10,575

Out-of-State

$22,149

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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