West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | West Chester, PA · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 14,164 |
| Acceptance rate | 78% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1080–1260 · 23% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1040–1220 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 23–30 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 70% |
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 20:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $28,394 in-state · $40,218 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $45 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Health professions & nursing, Education, Psychology, Parks, recreation & fitness.
Strongest majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- Business & finance at West Chester University of Pennsylvania: #346 of 650 schools, score 50/100, about 963 graduates a year
- English & writing at West Chester University of Pennsylvania: #397 of 697 schools, score 46/100, about 140 graduates a year
- History at West Chester University of Pennsylvania: #404 of 692 schools, score 45/100, about 63 graduates a year
- Education at West Chester University of Pennsylvania: #330 of 551 schools, score 54/100, about 356 graduates a year
- Languages at West Chester University of Pennsylvania: #355 of 586 schools, score 46/100, about 27 graduates a year
- Nursing at West Chester University of Pennsylvania: #239 of 388 schools, score 53/100, about 224 graduates a year
- Economics at West Chester University of Pennsylvania: #441 of 683 schools, score 37/100, about 92 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at West Chester University of Pennsylvania: #351 of 543 schools, score 52/100, about 514 graduates a year
West Chester University of Pennsylvania campus map
On campus
West Chester University (North Campus).
Around campus
- Places to eat: Amore Pizza, King's Garden, Rams Diner, Love Again Local, Barnaby's of America, Market Street Grill
- Coffee: High Street Caffe, Happy Bakery, Dia Doce Cupcakes and Cathey’s Coffee Bar, Mimi's Tea Cottage, Cookie Dope, Gemelli Artisanal Gelato
- Nightlife: Levante Brewing Company, Más Mexicali Cantina, LoCali Wine Lounge, Kildare's Irish Pub
- Shops: West Chester Music, Trinity Treasures, Jawn Supply, phineas gage, Bryn Mawr Running Company, True by Kristy
- Museums and culture: Corner Art Collective, Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center, Shambhala Center West Chester, Oscar Laski YMCA and Childcare Center, West Chester Growers Market
- Groceries: Food Mart, 7-Eleven, A Taste of Olive, Wawa, Carlino's Market, Countryside Food Mart & Deli
- Parks: Rustin Park, Greenfield Park, Kathy McBratnie Park, Mosteller Park, John O. Green Park, Serpico Stadium
Nearest train: West Chester.
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