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WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (WCU)

  • University Avenue and High Street
  • West Chester, PA 19383
  • OPEID College Code: 00332800
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  • General Phone: (610) 436-1000
  • President: Dr. Greg R. Weisenstein
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 14,211
  • College Alias: WCU
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  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5,1518,46413,615
Number Granted Admission (%)2,475 (48%)4,192 (50%)6,667 (49%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)893 (36%)1,355 (32%)2,248 (34%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam2,248100%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading480560
SAT ® Math490580
SAT ® Writing480570
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving62%16%25%11%
Avg Amount Receiving$8,884$4,054$3,144$2,972
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.9%3.0%1.9%
Number in Default657169
Number in Repayment2,2232,2963,474
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$7,211$6,737$6,676
In-State Tuition and Fees$7,211$6,737$6,676
Out of State Tuition and Fees$15,543$14,867$14,532
Books and Supplies$1,320$1,296$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,860$6,874$6,590
Other Expenses$3,576$3,585$3,424
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,860$7,296$6,590
Other Expenses$3,576$3,585$3,424
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,408$3,585$4,192
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$19,967$18,492$17,890
In-State$19,967$18,492$17,890
Out of State$28,299$26,622$25,746
Off Campus
In-District$19,967$18,914$17,890
In-State$19,967$18,914$17,890
Out of State$28,299$27,044$25,746
Off Campus with Family
In-District$12,939$12,418$12,068
In-State$12,939$12,418$12,068
Out of State$21,271$20,548$19,924
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry-3-
Biology-5910
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-89-
Business Administration-12724
Business Economics-2-
Commerce4--
Finance-66-
Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management--1
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing-106-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-1-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer3309
Information Technology--1
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services8-74
Early Childhood Education-4417
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Autism8--
Elementary Education-23336
Health Teacher Education--13
Reading Teacher Education1-42
Secondary Education--29
Special Education Teaching-7421
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other3--
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor2-14
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-9323
Speech-10913
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Womens Studies-3-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature-84
German Language and Literature-5-
Latin Language and Literature-3-
Russian Language and Literature-3-
Spanish Language and Literature-124
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training-24-
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology-3827
Dietetics-71-
Health Care Administration230-
Nursing19212
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design-9-
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies-14-
Public Health2629
 
History
History-787
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology1--
Systems Science and Theory--23
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts-258-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-319
Statistics1-24
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish Studies1-6
Philosophy-131
 
Physical Sciences
Analytical Chemistry-6-
Chemistry-11-
Geology and Earth Science-18-
Physical Sciences--4
Physics-6-
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology3-21
Psychology-1229
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work-3929
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education-13511
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice-8118
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-13-
Geography41413
Political Science-64-
Sociology-28-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama-18-
Fine Studio Arts-65-
Music-5920
Music Performance182212
Art Studies-1-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 14,211
    • Undergraduate: 11,920 Graduate: 2,291
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 5,415 Female: 8,796
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 4,789 Female: 7,131
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 626 Female: 1,665
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 11,561 Part-Time: 2,650
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 10,844 Part-Time: 1,076
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 717 Part-Time: 1,574
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien760.5%
American Indian410.3%
Black1,2159%
Asian3092%
Hispanic4113%
White12,10685%
Unknown530.4%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181401%
Ages 18-194,09029%
Ages 20-214,29530%
Ages 22-242,80520%
Ages 25-291,48710%
Ages 30-344984%
Ages 35-392412%
Ages 40-493863%
Ages 50-652091%
Age Over 65410.3%
Age Unknown190.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,6211,278343
Faculty Status869601268
Tenured Faculty350350-
Graduate Assistants158-158
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service839572267
Primarily Instruction780516264
Primarily Public Service59563
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial5454-
Other Professionals27424034
Technical and/or Paraprofessional45441242
Clerical And Secretarial18917217
Skilled Crafts5656-
Service and/or Maintenance16714819
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$75,884 (516)$79,345 (253)$72,553 (263)
Professor$100,960 (140)$101,268 (85)$100,483 (55)
Associate Professor$81,915 (137)$82,510 (66)$81,362 (71)
Assistant Professor$66,600 (143)$67,361 (64)$65,983 (79)
Instructor$44,536 (96)$44,994 (38)$44,236 (58)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$75,884 (516)$79,345 (253)$72,553 (263)
Professor$100,960 (140)$101,268 (85)$100,483 (55)
Associate Professor$81,915 (137)$82,510 (66)$81,362 (71)
Assistant Professor$66,600 (143)$67,361 (64)$65,983 (79)
Instructor$44,536 (96)$44,994 (38)$44,236 (58)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$759,485$413,193$346,292
Ratio (%)100%54%46%
 
Participants
All Athletes648292356
Unduplicated Athletes548248300
Baseball2828-
Basketball291712
All Track Combined1717596
Field Hockey29-29
Football101101-
Golf18117
Gymnastics20-20
Lacrosse31-31
Soccer662937
Softball24-24
Swimming and Diving462125
Tennis241014
Volleyball16-16
Other Sports45-45
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$44,441$40,194
Assistant Coaches-$20,500$13,482
 
Coaches
All Coaches673235
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Gymnastics3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Lacrosse2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer624
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches413
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Other Sports2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students65%
 
By Gender
Male59%
Female68%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian-
Black54%
Asian56%
Hispanic58%
White67%
Unknown43%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less40%
5 Years61%
6 Years65%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related5154
Liquor Related527424
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related8089
Liquor Related578468
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape84
Burglary3024
Arson21
On Campus
Forcible Rape84
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary6251
Vehicle Theft-1
Arson23
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