West Chester University of Pennsylvania View More Rivals | Messiah University View More Rivals | |
#50 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | |
Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
West Chester, PA | Location | Mechanicsburg, PA |
WCU | Known as | |
1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$10,687 Pennsylvania residents $22,511 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $40,640 |
$12,564 Pennsylvania residents $17,424 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,590 |
$5,802 | Financial Aid | $26,414 |
Admission | ||
$45 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
68.50% | Acceptance Rate | 77.01% |
30.31% | Yield | 33.76% |
1,160 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 27 ACT |
Student Population | ||
17,275 | Total Students | 3,231 |
14,392 | Undergraduate | 2,495 |
2,883 | Graduate | 736 |
1,770 | Online Enrollment | 559 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
71% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
18% | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
82% | Retention Rate | 86% |
$51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,500 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,409) $5,794 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,403) $6,150 average annual costs |
Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
675 Full-time 300 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 195 Full-time 147 Part-time |
1,534 Full-time 335 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 588 Full-time 276 Part-time |
$91,379 for Faculties $62,919 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,983 for Faculties $51,867 Part-time |