WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in West Chester, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

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 10,747 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.5% of students attend full-time, while 0.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 663 male students and 1,110 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 37.4% of the student body, while females made up 62.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (7)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 50.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 560.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

System Theory

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

Sales And Marketing

Distribution And Sales Management

School Accreditation

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

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, other sports, 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
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 13,752
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 9,206
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 20,370

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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