School Profile: West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA

14,152 undergraduates of 16,031 total students

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Public

4 Year

Suburb

Small

Some Data Not Available

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $10,471
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $22,295
  • Books and Supplies: $1,200
  • Campus Housing: $14,228
  • Other Expenses: $2,520

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$13,183

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $8,168
$30,001-$48,000 $8,733
$48,001-$75,000 $11,386
$75,001-$110,000 $15,109
$110,001+ $16,433

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
75% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
85% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$51,200

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Teacher Education and Professional...
$40,776
General Sales, Merchandising and Related...
$45,435
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
$33,382
Finance and Financial Management Services
$53,508
Business Administration, Management and...
$44,235

Psychology, General
$30,535
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$30,771
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$66,653
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
$38,072
Biology, General
$40,233
Special Education and Teaching
$45,867
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$38,289
Accounting and Related Services
$59,253
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
$32,772
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$70,863
Music
$35,351
Business/Managerial Economics
$50,856
English Language and Literature, General
$33,535
Public Health
$47,260
Social Work
$32,391
Health Services/Allied Health/Health...
$57,589
Political Science and Government
$37,028
History
$35,351
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and...
$36,848
Mathematics
$49,832
Fine and Studio Arts
$35,274
Chemistry
$48,432
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
$39,369
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$18,771
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and...
$53,608
Sociology
$29,250
Anthropology
$21,964
Geography and Cartography
$39,009
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
$35,600

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 540 630

SAT Math

800 530 620

ACT

36 23 29

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

89%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

51%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

Data Not Available

Parent PLUS Loans

Up to 15% of parents borrow federal loans.

$27,000

$321 per month for 10 years

Default Rate

The percentage of students who default on federal loans within three years.

Most federal student loans are in default if no payments have been made in 270 days. Default is a serious situation with substantial negative consequences for the borrower. A high default rate may indicate that students aren't earning enough to repay their loans or that schools are not educating students on loan repayment options (there are options to avoid default regardless of income). The national average default rate is approximately 7%.

< 1%

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

23%

of students

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

90% / 10%

Full-time / Part-time
14,152 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

74% White
11% Black
7% Hispanic
3% Asian
3% Two or more races
2% Unknown
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Data is sourced from United States Department of Education's College Scorecard.