- Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 560–650 reading and writing, 540–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–28 composite
- Average net price: $21,684 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what West Chester University of Pennsylvania reported: an acceptance rate of 78% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. West Chester University of Pennsylvania reviews each application.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania GPA requirements
West Chester University of Pennsylvania doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and West Chester University of Pennsylvania hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate
West Chester University of Pennsylvania admitted 13,479 of 17,193 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year university in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with 14,449 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered West Chester University of Pennsylvania in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 580 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 28 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 24 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1187 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What West Chester University of Pennsylvania looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
West Chester University of Pennsylvania awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,684 a year at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
GPA alone can't tell you here. West Chester University of Pennsylvania admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do West Chester University of Pennsylvania students have?
The middle 50% of West Chester University of Pennsylvania's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 560–650 in reading and writing and 540–620 in math; ACT composite 24–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
Check West Chester University of Pennsylvania's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. West Chester University of Pennsylvania was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 14% sent SAT scores and 1% sent ACT scores.
What percent of applicants does West Chester University of Pennsylvania accept?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 13,479 of 17,193 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. West Chester University of Pennsylvania admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
It's one factor among several: West Chester University of Pennsylvania requires high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does West Chester University of Pennsylvania look for?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What do students pay at West Chester University of Pennsylvania after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,684 a year at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania look at legacy status?
Yes. West Chester University of Pennsylvania considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania accept AP credit?
Yes. West Chester University of Pennsylvania awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check West Chester University of Pennsylvania's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: West Chester University of PennsylvaniaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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