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The main campus of West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is in West Chester, Pennsylvania (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, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 51% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 480 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 2005, the school had 12,988 enrolled students.
Student athletes at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania 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
Admissions Phone: (610) 436-3411
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 436-2627
http://www.wcupa.edu
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 599 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, English, history, political science, sociology, Spanish language, geography, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 569 | elementary school teaching, special ed, school counseling, early childhood education, reading teaching, secondary teaching, ESL instruction, health teaching |
| Business And Management | 373 | business management, sales and marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 141 | health and physical education, dietitian, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 135 | psychology, clinical psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 110 | criminal justice and safety |
| Music | 90 | music, music performance |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 90 | registered nursing |
| Science | 78 | biology, geology, analytical chemistry, physical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Family And Social Work | 77 | social work |
| Mathematics | 60 | systems science and theory, mathematics, statistics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 59 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Fine Arts | 48 | fine arts |
| Medicine | 33 | public health, pharmaceutics and drug design, pre-med |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 31 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 20 | philosophy, Jewish studies, religion |
| Medical Adminstration | 14 | health care administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,020 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 505 | 35 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 18 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 12,988 students (11,354 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 85% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania offers campus housing for 3,458 of its 11,354 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of West Chester, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,401 | 5,273 | 51% | 1,879 | 36% |
| Men | 3,849 | 1,823 | 47% | 660 | 36% |
| Women | 6,552 | 3,450 | 53% | 1,219 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 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 | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 436-3411
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,147 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,570 |
| Room and board | $ 6,054 |
| Room charge | $ 4,140 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,068 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,135 |
Financial Aid:
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 436-2627
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 191 | 129 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 57 | 66 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 56 | 62 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 92 | $87,801 | 47 | $85,267 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 85 | $70,901 | 68 | $69,800 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 52 | $58,642 | 62 | $57,116 |
| Instructor | academic year | 52 | $39,396 | 54 | $39,438 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 281 | $68,335 | 231 | $62,445 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 131 | 104 | 235 |
| Football | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Track | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 78 | 107 |
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
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
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
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
Religion/Religious Studies
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% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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