Good

Score: 62/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

73/100 · earnings-weighted

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

4-Year Public

📍 West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383

🌐 https://www.wcupa.edu/

West Chester University of Pennsylvania — acceptance rate 79%, tuition $7,716 in-state, $19,290 out-of-state

West Chester University of Pennsylvania campus, West Chester, PA. Photo: Smallbones, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

B+

80/100

Affordability

43/100

Resources

51/100

Experience

84/100

Prestige

C+

51/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

17,076

Total Enrollment

70%

Graduation Rate

84%

Retention Rate

20.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

79%

Acceptance Rate

$21,684

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near West Chester University of Pennsylvania ▼

3% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (19383) has no residential market, so these figures average 2 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (19382, 19380).

Avg Home Value

$672,805

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,229

1-Year Change

+5.0%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,258

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$51,013

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$23,500

Median debt at graduation

70.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,187

Average SAT

Median ACT

25.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 71st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	—	$98,013	+10%	#155 of 966	#155	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where West Chester University of Pennsylvania Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

of 24 schools

Rhetoric and Composition

of 13 schools

#15

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

of 100 schools

#17

Business/Managerial Economics

of 51 schools

#18

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

of 94 schools

#20

Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

of 100 schools

#22

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

of 100 schools

#25

Special Education and Teaching, General

of 100 schools

#28

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

of 100 schools

#28

Mass Communication/Media Studies

of 94 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$7,716	$19,290
Room	$6,142
Board	$4,184
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$29,101	$40,925

Financial Aid

88%

Receive Any Aid

28%

Receive Pell Grants

68%

Take Out Loans

$21,684

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$16,800
$30,001 - $48,000	$17,340
$48,001 - $75,000	$20,275
$75,001 - $110,000	$24,846
$110,001+	$26,575

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 470 grads/yr Psychology, General 315 grads/yr Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 240 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 237 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 219 grads/yr Social Work 177 grads/yr Finance, General 176 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 172 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 162 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 137 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 118 grads/yr Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 115 grads/yr Accounting 99 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 91 grads/yr Rhetoric and Composition 90 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 90 grads/yr Mass Communication/Media Studies 80 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 77 grads/yr Public Health, General 67 grads/yr Business/Managerial Economics 64 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

17,076

Total Students

61%

Women

91%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 73%

Hispanic 7%

Black 11%

Asian 3%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 86%

Off-Campus (Renters) 3%

With Family 11%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~581 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 53%

Hybrid (Some Online) 37%

Fully Online 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%

25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 79%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

Tuition at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is $7,716 for in-state students and $19,290 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $21,684.

What is the graduation rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

The graduation rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania a good school?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania has a total enrollment of 17,076 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

Yes! Approximately 3% of students at West Chester University of Pennsylvania live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 581 students who need rental housing near campus.

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