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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania · Public · 14,164 undergrads

West Chester University of Pennsylvania admits 78% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

78% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1100–1270 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

17,193 applied, 13,479 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does West Chester University of Pennsylvania cost?

$24,778 a year in-state

Out of state: about $37,190 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $30,531.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$17,822
$30,000–$48,000$17,558
$48,000–$75,000$19,162
$75,000–$110,000$24,084
over $110,000$29,420

Out-of-state tuition is $23,876 a year, against $11,464 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $12,412 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked West Chester University of Pennsylvania's fall 2027 rule yet. West Chester University of Pennsylvania didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's site

What it's like

14,164
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
Suburb
Campus setting in West Chester, PA.
83%
of first-years come back for year two.
53%
finish in four years. 70% within six.
$66.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$21.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
78% for fall 2024: 13,479 of 17,193 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1100 to 1270 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does West Chester University of Pennsylvania cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $19,162 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $30,531.
How much does West Chester University of Pennsylvania cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is $23,876 a year, against $11,464 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $24,778 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $12,412 tuition gap gives about $37,190 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's graduation rate?
70% of students finish within six years and 53% within four (IPEDS).