West Chester University
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About West Chester University
According to Wikipedia, West Chester University is a public research university in and around West Chester, Pennsylvania. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". With 17,719 undergraduate and graduate students as of 2019, WCU is the largest of the 10 state-owned universities belonging to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the sixth largest university in Pennsylvania. It also maintains a Center City Philadelphia satellite campus on Market Street.
West Chester University's Online Degrees
West Chester University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14,020 | 89% | 73% | 1095 | 23 |
How Much Does West Chester University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) | Fees (in-state) |
|---|---|
| $7,716 | $2,707 |
How Much Do West Chester University Graduates Make?
If you graduate from West Chester University, then you can expect to earn an average of $51,200 per year. You also have a 92% chance of being employed after 10 years.
West Chester University's Demographics
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 16,590 | 14,598 | 1,992 |
Where is West Chester University?
West Chester University is located at University Avenue and High Street, West Chester PA 19383
How Safe is West Chester University?
West Chester has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
What Is West Chester University Known For?
West Chester University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Education
- Communications
- History
- Physics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Political Science
- Earth Sciences
- Psychology
- Engineering
- Sociology
- Medical
- Religious Studies
- Chemistry
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Computer Science
- Social Work
West Chester University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are West Chester University's Most Influential Alumni?
West Chester University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Criminal Justice, and History. Here are some of West Chester University's most famous alumni:
- Stanley Weintraub
- An American writer .
- Jeff Gannon
- An American journalist.
- John Doebley
- An American geneticist.
- Keith Brion
- An American conductor.
- Paul Ruditis
- An American writer.
- Kevin Guskiewicz
- A Chancellor of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Geno Auriemma
- An Italian-born American women's basketball coach.
- David Roselle
- An American academic administrator.
- Dirk Ballendorf
- A Guamanian historian.
- Steve Maxwell
- An American fitness coach.
- Jerry Yeagley
- An American soccer coach.
- Jill Biden
- An American educator, wife of Joe Biden and First Lady of the United States.
