B
Good
Score: 62/100

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

4-Year Public
📍 West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
D
43/100
Resources
C
51/100
Experience
A
84/100
Prestige
C+
51/100

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 students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 581 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$0
For parents & investors

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🏆 Where West Chester University of Pennsylvania Ranks

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

#5
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
of 24 schools
#5
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)
3%
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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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology