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West Chester University of Pennsylvania: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

West Chester University of Pennsylvania admits about 78.4% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1100–1270 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 22–27 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 78.4%

SAT range 1100-1270

Net price $24,778

Graduation rate 67.8%

West Chester University of Pennsylvania At a Glance

Location	West Chester, Pennsylvania
Type	Public
Undergraduate Enrollment	14,164
Acceptance Rate	78.4%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)	560-650
SAT Range (Math)	540-620
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)	1100-1270
Average SAT (Combined)	1187
ACT Range	24-28
Average Net Price	$24,778/yr
Tuition (In-State)	$11,464/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)	$23,876/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate	67.8%
Full-Time Retention Rate	83.1%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry	$66,629
Median Debt at Completion	$21,500

How West Chester University of Pennsylvania Compares

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is more selective than about 50% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 14,164 students, it is larger than about 44% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

Drexel University Philadelphia, PA — 79% acceptance Temple University Philadelphia, PA — 80% acceptance Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA — 93% acceptance Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA — 61% acceptance University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA — 58% acceptance University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA — 5% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is about 78.4%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

Admitted students at West Chester University of Pennsylvania typically report a combined SAT score between 1100 and 1270 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check West Chester University of Pennsylvania's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

The average net price reported for West Chester University of Pennsylvania is $24,778 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Is My SAT Score Enough for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

Rule: below 1100 is a Reach, 1100–1270 is In Range, above 1270 is Likely — compared to West Chester University of Pennsylvania's reported 25th–75th percentile SAT range.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also West Chester University of Pennsylvania's official site.