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