West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a Public, 4 years school located in West Chester, PA. It offers 157 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1946 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 17,275 students attended West Chester University of Pennsylvania in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 675 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 300 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,534 (full-time) and 335 (part-time).
The graduation rate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 71% and transfer-out rate is 18%. The retention rate is 82% at the school.
| Student Population | 17,275 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Number of Faculty | 975 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of West Chester University of Pennsylvania is $22,511
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,802 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $22,511 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,802 |
Offered Certificate Programs
West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers 2 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 3 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 3 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Sustainability Studies | ✕ | 1 |
| Social Sciences | ✔ | 2 completers |
| Political Science and Government (other) | ✔ | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 17,275 students have enrolled into West Chester University of Pennsylvania. By gender, 6,780 male and 10,495 female students are attending the school.
There are 12,611 White (73.00%), 2,033 Black/African American (11.77%), 1,189 Hispanic (6.88%), 554 Asian (3.21%), and 2,075 students with other races. 91 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17,275 | 6,780 | 10,495 |
| American Indian/Native American | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Asian | 554 | 221 | 333 |
| Black/African American | 2,033 | 736 | 1,297 |
| Hispanic | 1,189 | 440 | 749 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 12,611 | 5,006 | 7,605 |
| Two More | 584 | 224 | 360 |
| Un-Known | 192 | 101 | 91 |
| Non-resident Alien | 91 | 41 | 50 |
Directory Information
- University Avenue and High Street, West Chester, PA
- 610-436-1000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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