West Chester University Of Pennsylvania - West Chester, PA
Details on West Chester University of Pennsylvania - West Chester, PA from the EdRef college search directory of thousands of U.S. colleges.
This copyrighted information has been developed from a variety of sources, covering 2002 to 2007. Please request additional information directly from the school.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public school.
Contacting the School
University Avenue And High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
Main Phone: (610) 436-1000
Web Site: www.wcupa.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 13,219 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.5% of students attend full-time, while 0.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 744 male students and 1,221 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 37.9% of the student body, while females made up 62.1%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (1117)%, Hispanic (264)%, Asian (333)%, and Native American (33)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 47.7% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 570.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.
Degree Programs
Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies
Business And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducation- Education Evaluation
- ESL And Language
- Special Education
- Student Services And Counseling
- Teacher
- Vocational Teaching
- Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
- Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
- Medical Diagnostics Technician
- Medical Office
- Medical Science
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Pre Med
- Public Health
- Classical, Ancient, And Near East Language And Literature
- Eastern European Language And Literature
- Germanic Language And Literature
- Romance Language And Literature
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Credit for life experience
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 17,890 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 12,068 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 25,746 |
Admission Requirements
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- High-school GPA is recommended.
- Secondary school rank is recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
Disclaimer: Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it.
Copyright © 2008 EdRef.com. All Rights Reserved. Information on this web site is for personal use, and may not be copied or otherwise reused without permission. EdRef"! is a trademark.
