West Chester University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate &

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public research university in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with about 14,164 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 78.40% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $61,258 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,775
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $23,331 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.40% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 14,164 91.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.51%
  • Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
  • First-Generation Students: 28.1%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 71.8%
  • Average SAT Score: 1187
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,682
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 16,467
  • Room & Board: $14,828 annual estimate

West Chester University of Pennsylvania: what the data shows

Common questions about West Chester University of Pennsylvania, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is located in West Chester, PA (ZIP 19383).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania public or private?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a Public institution.

How much does West Chester University of Pennsylvania cost?

Published tuition: $10,775 in-state, $22,599 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $23,331.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$17,018
$30,001–$48,000$17,414
$48,001–$75,000$20,417
$75,001–$110,000$24,715
$110,001+$27,160

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $43,100.

How hard is it to get into West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

Admission rate: 78.40%.

Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1187 and midpoint ACT 26.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

Total enrollment: 14,164 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 15,682 students.

Graduate enrollment: 2,722 students.

About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

150%-time completion rate: 70.51%.

First-year retention: 83.1%.

What do graduates of West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn?

Median earnings: $51,013 six years after entry; $61,258 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,500.

25.40% of students receive Pell grants.

What is West Chester University of Pennsylvania known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.40%; completion rate 70.51%; median earnings $61,258 at 10 years; net price $23,331. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$10,775
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Chester University of Pennsylvania was $10,775.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$23,331
2024 Value

In 2024 West Chester University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,331.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$93,324 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$23,331 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$43,100 4-Year In-State Tuition

$90,396 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$14,828 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$26,803 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$107,212 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Financial Aid by Income Level

25.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at West Chester University of Pennsylvania was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for West Chester University of Pennsylvania in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$8,850$18,974$22,254
2014$9,144$19,594$21,703
2015$9,462$20,280$22,250
2016$9,720$20,812$21,690
2017$10,111$21,591$22,193
2018$10,412$22,236$22,101
2019$10,421$22,245$22,495
2020$10,471$22,295$21,484
2021$10,471$22,295$13,183
2022$10,575$22,399$24,128
2023$10,687$22,511$22,673

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

78.40% Acceptance Rate

16,467 Total Applicants

13,042 Students Admitted

3,087 First-Time Students Enrolled

23.67% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

SAT Average: 1187

ACT Average: 26

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4

Estimated Median GPA: 3.20

Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

West Chester University of Pennsylvania reported total enrollment of about 14,164 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.2%), Black or African American (10.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). About 25.40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.8% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2024 is 14,164 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,682 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,722 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

83.1%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 73.2%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

52.74% 100% Completion Time

70.51% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 52.74% of students graduating from West Chester University of Pennsylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Business Administration and Management, General: 60% male / 40% female
  • Psychology, General: 20% male / 80% female
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General: 40% male / 60% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Return on Investment

$23,500 Median Student Debt

$61,258 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

38.36% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

556.40% Return on Investment

3.8 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 104 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Business Administration and Management, General: 470 completions

2. Psychology, General: 315 completions

3. Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General: 240 completions

4. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 237 completions

5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 219 completions

6. Social Work: 177 completions

7. Finance, General: 176 completions

8. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 172 completions

9. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 162 completions

Most popular programs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for West Chester University of Pennsylvania from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 71.8%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,216
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,968

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in West Chester, PA, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. Enrollment is approximately 14,164 students. Student body composition includes White (73.2%), Black or African American (10.4%), Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). The admission rate is 78.40%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1187. The 150%-time completion rate is 70.51%. Approximately 25.40% of students receive Pell Grants. About 28.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity

Location

West Chester, PA 19383

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 104 distinct degree programs, West Chester University of Pennsylvania provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is West Chester University of Pennsylvania located?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is located in West Chester, PA.

What is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 78.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 16,467 applicants and 13,042 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does West Chester University of Pennsylvania cost?

Reported tuition is $10,775 and average net price is $23,331 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,828 annually.

What is the student body demographics at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,682 students, White (73.2%), Black or African American (10.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

About 28.1% of students at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are first-generation college students.

What test scores do students need for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

Among enrolled students who submitted scores, West Chester University of Pennsylvania reports midpoint SAT about 1187 and midpoint ACT about 26.

What do graduates of West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn?

Median earnings are $51,013 six years after entry and $61,258 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

The 150%-time completion rate is 70.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do West Chester University of Pennsylvania students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,500.

Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania public or private?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in West Chester, PA.

Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania an HBCU?

No. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania a tribal college?

No. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Pennsylvania

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.