About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Sarah L. Freed
Senior Associate Vice President of Enrollment
Senior Associate Vice President of Enrollment
Address
Office of Admissions
155 University Avenue
West Chester, PA 19383
155 University Avenue
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone
(610) 436-3411
Email
ugadmiss@wcupa.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Science, Engineering, and the Commons Building (dining, groceries, conference rooms, classes, lounges, student and family support offices)
Sykes Student Union
Student Recreation Center
FHG Library and Starbuck's Cafe
Academic Quad
Please see our website for a campus events calendar: https://www.wcupa.edu/campuscalendar/ https://ramconnect.wcupa.edu/events https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu/coCurricularPlanning/forms/coCurricularCatalog/ https://www.wcupa.edu/music/eventscalendar.aspx Marketing and Communications Homepage: https://www.wcupa.edu/communications/default.aspx
Sykes Student Union
Student Recreation Center
FHG Library and Starbuck's Cafe
Academic Quad
Please see our website for a campus events calendar: https://www.wcupa.edu/campuscalendar/ https://ramconnect.wcupa.edu/events https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu/coCurricularPlanning/forms/coCurricularCatalog/ https://www.wcupa.edu/music/eventscalendar.aspx Marketing and Communications Homepage: https://www.wcupa.edu/communications/default.aspx
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Borough of West Chester
Philadelphia
King of Prussia
Longwood Gardens
New Jersey/Delaware Beaches and Pocono Mountains (2 hours)
https://www.downtownwestchester.com/visitorsguide.php https://www.visitphilly.com https://simon.com/mall/king-of-prussia https://longwoodgardens.org https://visitnj.org/regions/shore https://www.visitdelaware.com/beaches
Philadelphia
King of Prussia
Longwood Gardens
New Jersey/Delaware Beaches and Pocono Mountains (2 hours)
https://www.downtownwestchester.com/visitorsguide.php https://www.visitphilly.com https://simon.com/mall/king-of-prussia https://longwoodgardens.org https://visitnj.org/regions/shore https://www.visitdelaware.com/beaches
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Varies, contact Admissions Office or register online
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
3 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
http://www.wcupagoldenrams.com/
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Septa buses
Taxis
Shuttle from the Septa/Amtrak Exton, PA train station
School operates transportation to south section of campus
Philadelphia airport is the closest international airport
Driving Instructions to Campus
Route 3, the West Chester Pike, leads directly into town from Center City Philadelphia. From the Pennsylvania Turnpike, motorists traveling west should take Route 202 south from the Valley Forge Interchange, while those traveling east can arrive via Route 100 south from the Downingtown Interchange. From the south, Route 202 from Wilmington and Routes 100 and 52 from U.S. Route 1 all lead to West Chester.
Local Accommodations
Please see our on-line Visitor's Guide: http://www.wcupa.edu/visitors/lodging.aspx
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 16,467
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average HS GPA: 3.50
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 640
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 630
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1100 - 1180
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
24 - 28
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
20:1
Total Faculty
912
with Terminal Degree
671
507
Women
405
Men
153
Minority
28
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
69%
Graduate in 6 years
72%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Earth Science Teacher Education.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Physics Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Environmental Health.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Music Therapy/Therapist.
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Analytical Chemistry.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Stringed Instruments.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Jill Biden
Distinguished Educator and First Lady of the United States
Sue Weldon
Founder and CEO of Unite for Her
Geno Auriemma
Head UConn Women's Basketball Coach
Christopher Franklin
Chairmen, President, CEO of Essential Utilities, Inc.
Rudine Sims Bishop
Professor Emerita at The Ohio State University
Mark Lindsay
NBA Referee Official
Joey Wendle
Professional Baseball Player - Infielder
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
69%
Graduate in 6 years
72%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,894
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,763
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,123
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
73%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$34,313
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$5,878
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$7,716
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$19,290
Required Fees
$2,971
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,298
Transportation for Commuters
$2,940
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,326
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
14,344
Foreign Countries Represented
59
Demographics
3.19%
Asian
10.56%
Black
7.63%
Hispanic
73.88%
Caucasian
59% female
41% male
10% are out of state
89% are full time
11% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
41%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
90%
Campus Environment
Suburban
98/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
The Office of Educational Accessibility (OEA)
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
David J. Thomas, Ph.D.
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Documentation that adheres to the AHEAD Documentation Guidelines for documenting disability in higher education. A psychoeducational evaluation is preferred; however, a statement regarding the impact of the student?s impairment from a knowledgeable third party also meets our documentation requirements. A copy of an IEP, 504 Plan, or evidence of previous accommodations in pK-12 or higher education will also be considered. Recency requirements are evaluated on an individual basis.Documentation Required for ADHD
Documentation that adheres to the AHEAD Documentation Guidelines for documenting disability in higher education. A psychoeducational evaluation is preferred; however, a statement regarding the impact of the student?s impairment from a knowledgeable third party also meets our documentation requirements. A copy of an IEP, 504 Plan, or evidence of previous accommodations in pK-12 or higher education will also be considered. Recency requirements are evaluated on an individual basis.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
311
Number of Honor Societies
41
Number of Social Sororities
16
Number of Religious Organizations
11
11% join a fraternity
11% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
28% participate in intramural sports
4% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Golden Rams)
11 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Golden Rams)
16 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Academic
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Widener University, Immaculata University, Villanova University, Penn State University Brandywine
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: St. Joseph's University
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Widener University, Immaculata University, Villanova University, Penn State University Brandywine
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: St. Joseph's University
Sustainability
90/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Silver
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
15%
Available Transportation Alternatives
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Campus bookstore with multiple vendors
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
No
Mental Health Website
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Available for faculty & staff;
Not Reported
Other:
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Available for faculty & staff;
Other trainings description:
WCU Cares (identifying, responding, and referring)
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
No
Additional groups:
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Please provide details on specific trainings:
Each counselor completes ongoing continuing education in these areas to maintain their licensure.
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Yes
Details on offerings:
Peer health educators have created a workshop for students in partnership with the Counseling Center. The workshop focuses on peer-to-peer communication and referal to support resources. Additionally, peer educators faciltate a variety of activities throughout the year to engage students in learning about their mental health and available campus resources.
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Yes
A brief description of offerings:
Peer educators provide education in each of the resident halls throughout the year via a dimensions of wellness activity. Each dimension activity focuses on a specific area of wellness connected to the eight dimensions. Topics included mental health, alcohol and cannabis use, sleep, gratitude and sexual health.
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Services offered
Incoming transfer students
Services offered
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
No plans for such offerings
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Yes, optional
Details of non-credit offering:
Discovering Well-Being, All About Anxiety, Seeking Counseling: When? How? Who?, Navigating Class Absences, Any Ram Can: Bystander Intervention, Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students, Brief Cannabis Screening & Intervention for College Students, Choices About Cannabis, Decisions About Drinking, Microwaves and Mini-Fridges: Eating Nutriously on the Go, Refresh Program: Strategies to Achieve Better Sleep, Shift Happens: Understanding the Social Norms about Substance Use, Voice Your Values, Wellness Coaching, Introduction to Disabilities and Accomodations, Sober Monitor Training, Seizure Recognition and First Aid, Narcan Training and much more.
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Yes
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Yes
Accrediting body
International Association of Counseling Services
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
No
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
9 months
