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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 West Chester, PA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public institution in Pennsylvania with an enrollment of about 17,275 students and an acceptance rate of 78.4%. It admits students across a range of standardized test scores (SAT 1100–1270). The school is particularly strong in Business & Marketing and Health Professions. Graduates earn a median of $61,258 ten years after entry, with a 71% six-year graduation rate.

Acceptance rate
78.4%
Enrollment
17,275
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
71%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1100 – 1270
ACT (composite)
24 – 28
GPA
3.18 – 3.8

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$17,018
family income
$30–48k
$17,414
family income
$48–75k
$20,417
family income
$75–110k
$24,715
family income
$110k+
$27,160
family income
25% receive Pell grants
54% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
25.7%
Health Professions
15.4%
Education
10.2%
Psychology
8.9%
Parks & Recreation
5.7%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$61,258
Earnings (6 yr)
$51,013
Completion
71%
Retention
83%
Median debt
$23,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 78.4%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

Admitted students at West Chester University of Pennsylvania typically have a GPA between 3.18 and 3.8 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1270 on the SAT. The ACT range is 24–28.

How much does West Chester University of Pennsylvania actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $17,018 per year, rising to $27,160 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.