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West Chester University of Pennsylvania, or WCU, is a public university located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. WCU is organized into the following academic divisions:
The sports teams of West Chester University of Pennsylvania are nicknamed The Golden Rams. The athletes participate in the NCAA Division II athletics in the PSAC and the ECAC conference.
Learn more about West Chester University by reading CityTownInfo's exclusive interview with the school's career director.The main campus of West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is in West Chester, PA (a large suburb). The school is a public school. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, music, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 47% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 560. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 490 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 13,219 enrolled students.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
University Avenue and High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
General Phone: (610) 436-1000
http://www.wcupa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 677 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, English, history, political science, geography, sociology, Spanish language, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 537 | elementary school teaching, special ed, school counseling, reading teaching, early childhood education, secondary teaching, ESL instruction, health teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 332 | business management, sales and marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 202 | health and physical education, dietitian, athletic trainer |
| Therapy and Counseling | 156 | psychology, clinical psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 109 | registered nursing |
| Music | 100 | music, music performance, music history and theory |
| Science | 98 | biology, geology, analytical chemistry, chemistry, physical sciences, biochemistry, physics |
| Mathematics | 89 | systems science and theory, mathematics, statistics |
| Family and Social Work | 83 | social work |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 82 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support and Technology | 61 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Medicine | 48 | public health, pre-med, pharmaceutics and drug design, gerontology |
| Fine Arts | 46 | fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 41 | health care administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 39 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 17 | philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 15 | drama |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,114 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 575 | 36 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 35 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 13,219 students (12,315 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 84% |
| New Jersey | 12% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania offers campus housing for 3,538 of its 12,315 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of West Chester, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,353 | 6,317 | 47% | 2,002 | 32% |
| Men | 5,016 | 2,348 | 47% | 766 | 33% |
| Women | 8,337 | 3,969 | 48% | 1,236 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,737 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,867 |
| Room and board | $ 6,874 |
| Room charge | $ 4,476 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,398 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,296 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,585 |
Financial Aid:
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332800)
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 191 | 149 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 80 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 56 | 65 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 95 | $97,743 | 62 | $96,551 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 74 | $80,092 | 71 | $78,716 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 64 | $64,814 | 88 | $62,909 |
| Instructor | academic year | 51 | $42,237 | 63 | $43,255 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 284 | $75,755 | 284 | $69,845 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 125 | 109 | 234 |
| Football | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Track | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 83 | 111 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Chester University Of Pennsylvania Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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