West Chester University of Pennsylvania Admission
Application Fee
$45
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
79.20%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.67%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,006
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 14,778 students have applied and 12,982 students have allowed to admit to West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Acceptance rate: 87.85%). WCU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.16 % where 3,006 students have finally enrolled out of 12,982 admitted students.
WCU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Duquesne University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 62.11%).
WCU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.04%).
How to Apply to West Chester University of Pennsylvania
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply WCU. WCU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/sch_adm/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/SCH_ADM/admissionApp.aspx |
| Financial Aid | https://www.wcupa.edu/financialAid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.passhe.edu/answers/Calculator/WE/npcalc-216764.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.wcupa.edu/financialAid/veterans.aspx |
| Athletic | https://wcupagoldenrams.com/sports/2007/7/4/Compliance |
| Disability Service | https://www.wcupa.edu/universityCollege/OEA/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at WCU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of West Chester University of Pennsylvania is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,288). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 1,180 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,288 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,080 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 689 students submitted SAT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 590 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 570 | 620 |
| Total | 1,080 | 1,160 | 1,260 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 42 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| English | 22 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 24 | 27 |
WCU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school record and Completion of college-preparatory program.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |