West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public research university located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Here is a detailed introduction to it:

School Overview

Historical Origin: The school was founded on September 25, 1871. Its predecessor was West Chester College, which existed from 1812 to 1869. After several name changes and developments, it became one of the 14 universities in the Pennsylvania State Higher Education System on July 1, 1983.

Campus size: The school is located in the suburbs, with a campus area of ​​409 acres. The campus environment is beautiful and there are many historical buildings.

Student size: In the fall of 2022, the school has a total of 14,392 full-time undergraduate students and 2,883 graduate students. The gender ratio of students is relatively balanced, with 41% males and 59% females, and 25% of them are minority students.

Student-faculty ratio: The student-to-faculty ratio is about 20:1, and 29% of the classes have fewer than 20 students. People.

Academic Strength

Professional Settings: The school has 5 colleges, including the College of Science and Art, the School of Public Administration, the School of Education, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Visual and Performing Arts, offering more than 100 graduate and undergraduate courses covering science and mathematics, business and public administration, arts and humanities, health sciences, education, and social work.

Teaching Features: Focus on practical teaching and encourage undergraduates to participate in experiential learning, such as internships and collaborative research with teachers. At the same time, service learning is also a key component of many courses and honors courses.

Research Level: It is classified as an "R2: Doctoral University-High Research Activity" institution and has certain research results in multiple disciplines. A total of 1,224 papers were published during 2018-2022. The research results of its teachers have a high impact in the professional field. 51% of the publications are cited in the top 25% of the journals, and 12% of the publications are cited in the top 5% of the journals.

Institutional ranking: In the 2024 Best Colleges in the United States ranking of "U.S. News & World Report", the school ranks 209th among national universities, 112th among public schools, and 111th among best value schools.

Campus life

Accommodation conditions: The school provides a variety of campus housing, such as co-ed dormitories, single student apartments, theme dormitories, etc.

Student organizations: There are more than 84 student organizations covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other aspects, providing students with a rich platform for extracurricular activities and the development of personal interests and hobbies.

Sports activities: The school's sports programs are highly competitive at the NCAA Division II level, with 17 sports teams, and its mascot is the ram. "Rammy", students can develop teamwork and competitive spirit by participating in various sports activities.

Admission Requirements and Tuition

Admission Requirements: The school's acceptance rate is about 88%, the SAT score range is generally between 1080-1260, the ACT score range is between 23-30, and the high school GPA average is about 3.5. For international students, IELTS undergraduate/graduate students generally require 6.0.

Tuition: In the 2023-2024 academic year, the tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,687, the tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,261, and the room and board fee is $10,326. The school also provides students with an average of $9,860 in need-based aid packages to help students reduce their financial burden.