West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$51,013
Acceptance Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
71%
Annual Tuition
$10,687
At a Glance
Total Students
14,067
Retention Rate
84%
Faculty Ratio
20
Financial Aid
54%
Median Debt
$23,500
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 79.2%. The university enrolls 14,067 students. The average in-state tuition is $10,687. Over 84% of students return for their second year, and the graduation rate is 70.7%.
Graduates of West Chester University of Pennsylvania report a median salary of $50,561 one year after graduation, increasing to $61,258 after ten years. The median debt for students is $23,500, and 53.7% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$51k
1 YEAR
$51k
5 YEARS
$61k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, West Chester University alumni earn a median of $50,561. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $51,013. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $61,258. The median debt for graduates is $23,500. Over half of the students, 53.7%, receive financial aid.
West Chester University has a student body of 14,067. The university has a 79.2% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 70.7%, and the retention rate is 84.4%. The annual in-state tuition is $10,687.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
Finance and Financial Management Services
Social Work
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Special Education and Teaching
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
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Campus Location
West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA 19383
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a suburban setting.