West Chester University of Pennsylvania View More Rivals | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
#50 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #73 in National Universities #9 in Pennsylvania |
Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
West Chester, PA | Location | University Park, PA |
WCU | Known as | Penn State |
1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$10,687 Pennsylvania residents $22,511 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state |
$12,564 Pennsylvania residents $17,424 out-of-state | Graduate | $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state |
$5,802 | Financial Aid | $11,574 |
Admission | ||
$45 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
68.50% | Acceptance Rate | 50.31% |
30.31% | Yield | 27.85% |
1,160 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT |
Student Population | ||
17,275 | Total Students | 50,028 |
14,392 | Undergraduate | 41,745 |
2,883 | Graduate | 8,283 |
1,770 | Online Enrollment | 116 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
71% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
18% | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
82% | Retention Rate | 91% |
$51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,409) $5,794 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) $7,374 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 | 15 to 1 |
675 Full-time 300 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time |
1,534 Full-time 335 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time |
$91,379 for Faculties $62,919 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time |