West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA · Public University · 17,171 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
78.4%
Applications
17,193
Enrolled
3,022
Yield Rate
22.4%
SAT Average
1180
ACT Midpoint
27
Test Policy
Optional
Application Fee
$45

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
11.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
32.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
64.0%

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA
Considered
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Application Essay, Recommendations, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities

Waitlist

Offered Spot
3,620
Accepted Spot
924
Admitted from Waitlist
388
Waitlist Conversion Rate
10.7%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$10,775
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,349
Average Net Price
$22,546

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$16,800
Family Income $30k–$48k
$17,340
Family Income $48k–$75k
$20,275
Family Income $75k–$110k
$24,846
Family Income Over $110k
$26,575

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
45.8%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$8,713
Avg. Total Aid Package
$11,717
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$36,753
% Graduates Who Borrowed
68.74%
% Receiving Pell Grants
24.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
53.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
71.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
84.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-0.39
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
7.0% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
61th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school's selectivity is near its historical average.