About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Sarah L. Freed
Assistant Vice President of Admissions
Assistant Vice President of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
Messikomer Hall
West Chester, PA 19383
Messikomer Hall
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone
(610) 436-3411
Email
ugadmiss@wcupa.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Recreation Center
Lawrence Center
Library and Starbuck's Cafe by Academic Quad
Sykes Student Union Building
Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center
Please see our website for a campus events calendar: http://www.wcupa.edu/_INFORMATION/events/
Lawrence Center
Library and Starbuck's Cafe by Academic Quad
Sykes Student Union Building
Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center
Please see our website for a campus events calendar: http://www.wcupa.edu/_INFORMATION/events/
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Borough of West Chester
City of Philadelphia
King of Prussia Plaza and Court
Weekend trips to the beach or skiing (2 hours)
Bandywine Valley attractions (Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Gardens)
Please see the Borough of West Chester website: http://www.downtownwestchester.com/visitorsguide.php
City of Philadelphia
King of Prussia Plaza and Court
Weekend trips to the beach or skiing (2 hours)
Bandywine Valley attractions (Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Gardens)
Please see the Borough of West Chester website: http://www.downtownwestchester.com/visitorsguide.php
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Varies, contact Admissions Office or register online
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
http://www.wcupagoldenrams.com/
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Septa buses
Taxis
Shuttle from the Septa/Amtrak Exton, PA train station
School operates transportation to south section of campus
Philadelphia airport is the closest international airport
Driving Instructions to Campus
Route 3, the West Chester Pike, leads directly into town from center-city Philadelphia. From the Pennsylvania Turnpike, motorists traveling west should take Route 202 south from the Valley Forge Interchange while those traveling east can arrive via Route 100 south from the Downingtown Interchange. From the south, Route 202 from Wilmington and Routes 100 and 52 from U.S. Route 1 all lead to West Chester.
Local Accommodations
Please see our on-line Visitor's Guide: http://www.wcupa.edu/visitors/lodging.aspx
Save SchoolAdmissions
Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 12,002
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average HS GPA: 3.43
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 610
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 590
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 26
Testing Policies
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
981
with Terminal Degree
693
534
Women
447
Men
138
Minority
28
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
71%
Graduate in 6 years
74%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Environmental Health.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Analytical Chemistry.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Geno Auriemma
University of Connecticut head women's basketball coach
Dave Holveck
Retired President & CEO, Endo Pharmaceuticals
Michael Brune
Executive Director, Sierra Club
Christopher Franklin
CEO of Aqua America
Bill Jolly
Emmy Award-winning composer, musical director and performer
Joe Pitts
Former United States Congressman for Pennsylvania's 16th District
Gerard H. Sweeney
CEO of Brandywine Real Estate Trust
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
71%
Graduate in 6 years
74%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,809
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,651
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,227
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
73%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$35,464
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$6,069
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$7,716
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$19,290
Required Fees
$2,696
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,542
Transportation for Commuters
$2,760
On-Campus Room and Board
$9,716
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
14,567
Foreign Countries Represented
83
Demographics
2.46%
Asian
11.48%
Black
5.99%
Hispanic
74.65%
Caucasian
1.18%
Unknown
59% female
41% male
13% are out of state
90% are full time
10% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
36%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
90%
Campus Environment
Suburban
98/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Dr. Martin Patwell
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
285
Number of Honor Societies
35
Number of Social Sororities
17
Number of Religious Organizations
11
12% join a fraternity
12% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
15% participate in intramural sports
4% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Golden Rams)
11 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Golden Rams)
15 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Widener University (third and fourth years are offered partially at Widener University.)
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: St. Joseph's University
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Widener University (third and fourth years are offered partially at Widener University.)
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: St. Joseph's University
Sustainability
91/99
AASHE STARS® rating
BRONZE
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
1%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Campus Bookstore with multiple vendors, Lenovo Direct
