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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Most applicants get into West Chester University of Pennsylvania — 78.4% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania occupies suburban West Chester, PA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Faculty pay averages $134,592 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 14,164 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1100 and 1270 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on West Chester University of Pennsylvania's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1100–1270 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, West Chester University of Pennsylvania's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 600 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, West Chester University of Pennsylvania received 16,467 applications and admitted 13,042 (79.2%), with 3,087 enrolling.
How West Chester University of Pennsylvania compares
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.4% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,775 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,258 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, West Chester University of Pennsylvania's median earnings are $61,258 — below the Pennsylvania benchmark of $62,101. Weigh that against the $10,775 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, West Chester University of Pennsylvania prices by residency: $10,775 in-state versus $22,599 out-of-state — a $11,824 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania enrolls 14,164 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs West Chester University of Pennsylvania's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
70.5% of West Chester University of Pennsylvania students finish a bachelor's within six years — 15.6 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $10,775 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1100–1270 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 78.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
79.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 13,042 admitted from 16,467 applicants.
How much does West Chester University of Pennsylvania cost?
In-state tuition is $10,775; out-of-state students pay $22,599. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $61,258 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Widener University — 70.9% admitted
- Washington & Jefferson College — 80.6% admitted
- University of Valley Forge — 61.2% admitted
- York College of Pennsylvania — 73.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.