Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,687
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,511
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,474
Avg Off-Campus Living
$17,124
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$23,161
Net price (after aid)$22,673
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$16,800
$30k – $48k$17,340
$48k – $75k$20,275
$75k – $110k$24,846
$110k+$26,575
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$61,258
Median debt at graduation$23,500
Est. monthly loan payment$249
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants25%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans54%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
70%
Freshman Retention
84%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$61.3k above avg
Strong completion rate
70% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
84% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.7k
Out-of-state
$22.5k
below avg
Net price
$22.7k
Pell
25%
Median debt
$23.5k
Earnings (10y)
$61.3k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
EngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Social Sciences
EconomicsPolitical Science
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringWeb DevelopmentData Science
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
79%
SAT range
1100 - 1270
ACT range
24 - 28
Campus & Student Life
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About West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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- Where is West Chester University of Pennsylvania located?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is located in West Chester, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is approximately 79%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,687 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania reports total enrollment of approximately 16,799 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
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