West Chester University of Pennsylvania
(West Chester, PA)
West Chester is a public, multipurpose university. Founded as a state Normal school in 1871, it became a state college in 1960, and gained university status in 1983. Its 388-acre campus is located in West Chester, 25 miles west of Philadelphia.
Admissions
49%
of Applicants Admitted
of Applicants Admitted
- January 01, 2011
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1450–1710 SAT Total
- 480–560 SAT Reading
- 490–580 SAT Math
- 480–570 SAT Writing
Cost
$19,967
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $7,211
- $15,543
- $11,436
- $1,320
Will I Like It
13,156
number of undergraduates
number of undergraduates
- Public
- Suburban
- 60% Women
Areas of Study
Education
Education Administration, Teaching
Engineering
Computer Science
Health & Medicine
Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Pre-Med
Humanities
English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages
Journalism & Communication
Debate & Speech
Music
General Music & Theory
Performing Arts
Drama & Theatre
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy, Religion
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government
Public Service
Law Enforcement, Social Work
Science & Math
Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology
Extra Curriculars
Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Debate, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Debate Team, Jogging, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Forensics Team, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats
Mailing Address
University Avenue and High StreetWest Chester, PA 19383
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