West Chester University of Pennsylvania
PublicWest Chester, PA
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public large school in West Chester, PA, enrolling about 14,164 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 78% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $98,013/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania in West Chester, PA admits approximately 78% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at West Chester University of Pennsylvania typically score between 1100–1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at West Chester University of Pennsylvania typically score between 24–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does West Chester University of Pennsylvania cost?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,394 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania require students to live on campus?
No -- West Chester University of Pennsylvania doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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