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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
WEST CHESTER, PA . 4 Year 3.7
#1154 in Best Colleges in America
UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND HIGH ST WEST CHESTER, PA 19383

Overview

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1871 and is affiliated with the Pennsylvania State Higher Education System. It has five colleges and is famous for its music school and education school. The employment rate is 91.8%.

Rankings

  • 174

    #174 in Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America

  • 1

    #1 3 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 185

    #185 in Best Greek Life Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America 174 of 828
  • Best Greek Life Colleges in America 185 of 689
  • Top Party Schools in America 221 of 1,512

Academics

  • B Academics
  • A Value
  • BDiversity
  • BCampus
  • BAthletics
  • A Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • A Location
  • BDorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Merchandising and Buying Operations
    269 Graduates
  • Psychology
    253 Graduates
  • Business
    251 Graduates
  • Finance
    246 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    217 Graduates
  • Nursing
    202 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    200 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    156 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    154 Graduates
  • Accounting
    139 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 89%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $45
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1070-1250
  • ACT Range
    23-29
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Recommended
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,607
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    73%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    12,686 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,785
  • Undergrads Over 25
    9%
  • Pell Grant
    23%
  • Varsity Athletes
    4%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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