West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA · Large suburb

AskSchool #296 of 300PublicDoctoral university – high research (R2)Test optional
Acceptance rate
78.4%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$23,331
Sticker price $28,394
Graduation rate
71%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$61,258
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
78.4%
Applicants (fall 2023)
16,467
Admitted (fall 2023)
13,042
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
3,087
Yield (admitted who enroll)
24%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
81%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
77%
SAT reading, middle 50%
560–650
SAT math, middle 50%
540–620
ACT composite, middle 50%
24–28
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
16% / 1%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
considered
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
considered
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$17,018
Family income $30–48k$17,414
Family income $48–75k$20,417
Family income $75–110k$24,715
Family income $110k+$27,160
Full sticker price (per year)
$28,394
Tuition & fees – in-state
$10,775
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$22,599
Median debt at graduation
$23,500
Students with federal loans
54%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
71%
Freshmen who return for year 2
83%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$50,561
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$61,258

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
14,164
Graduate students
2,722
Student-to-faculty ratio
20 : 1
Women
58%
Students receiving Pell grants
25%
Full-time faculty
72%

Undergraduate diversity

White73%
Black10%
Hispanic8.2%
Two or more3.9%
Asian2.9%
Unknown1.1%
International0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing26%
Health Professions14%
Education10%
Psychology9.1%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness5.1%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement4.8%
English4.4%
Visual & Performing Arts4.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Dr. Laurie Bernotsky
Main phone
(610) 436-1000
Address
University Avenue and High Street, West Chester, PA 19383

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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