Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
West Chester University of Pennsylvania admits about 8 in 10 applicants (78%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 47% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$45 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 75%, women at 80%.
Yield
22% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 4,571 offered a place, 2,405 accepted, 1,036 admitted (43% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How West Chester University of Pennsylvania reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. Scores are optional. 12% of first-years sent an SAT and 1% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 34% whose high school reported a rank, 14% were in the top tenth. Recommends 2 years of foreign language and 4 of math. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test considered
Transferring in
91% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 78% of first-year applicants
1,939 applied · 1,761 admitted · 1,035 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
What the application needs
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting October 1.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 4 weeks if admitted later.
- $200 housing deposit, due June 1, non-refundable.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 3 | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2 / 2) | 3 | 4 |
| Foreign language | – | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 | 3 |
| Academic electives | – | 2 |
| Total | 13 | 20 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.40
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
This college publishes an average but not a breakdown.
14% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 35% in the top quarter, of the 34% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:West Chester University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1190 on the SAT, 20 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
51% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
14% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
52% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
Shares of the 12% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;West Chester University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;West Chester University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;West Chester University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;West Chester University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)