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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
| Region: | Mid-Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Golden Rams |
| Website: | www.wcupa.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Highly Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $8,620 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $18,446 |
| Retention Rate: | 85% |
| Enrollment: | 17,910 |
| Year Established: | 1871 |
About WCUPA
West Chester University is a mid-sized school in West Chester, Pennsylvania with more than 150 degree offerings, several of which are nationally recognized.
One of the largest universities in the Philadelphia area, West Chester University’s student-body consists of over 10,000 undergraduate and several thousand graduate students.
Bachelor’s degrees are granted in numerous fields, including the popular areas of business, music and education. Since education is the most popular field of study at West Chester University there are numerous degree options in that field, including Music Education, Health Education, Special Education, Educational Counseling and a certification to teach English as a second language.
Master’s degrees are awarded in everything from Social Work to Criminal Justice, plus degrees in the fields of history, literature and modern languages.
West Chester University is also home to several institutes of vital importance to the nation’s educational community. One of these is the Frederick Douglass Institute, which helps to promote multicultural studies throughout the curriculum and offer scholarships to African-American students.
The Institute for Women serves to advance the careers of women through residencies, visiting scholars programs and scholarships for women pursuing an education or switching careers in mid-life.
Financial aid offerings for eligible students, a career development center, tutoring services, a writing lab and psychological counseling services are just some of the student support services provided by West Chester University.
Contact West Chester University today for more information about their programs and services.
WCUPA Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 3 Reviews
67% of students gave West Chester University of Pennsylvania 5 stars overall.
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WCUPA Map & Location
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
University Avenue and High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
Getting Around WCUPA
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
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WCUPA Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 14,654 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 3,196 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 17,910 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 4%
- African American: 9%
- Caucasian: 82%
- Asian: 2%
- Unknown and Other: 3%
| Latino | 4% |
|---|---|
| African American | 9% |
| Caucasian | 82% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown and Other | 3% |
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