West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU) is a public research university founded in 1871 as West Chester Normal School, part of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Located in West Chester, it serves 17,000+ students across six colleges offering 400+ programs in education, business, health sciences, music, and liberal arts. Highlights include R2 research status, NCAA Division II Golden Rams athletics, historic campus, and Philadelphia satellite site.
Common Majors
Business, health professions, education, psychology, biology
"WCU's Golden Ram pride builds spirited community on our vibrant historic campus. Off-campus, Philly concerts and Lancaster farms refresh; students love small classes, prof mentorship, D2 tailgates, music programs, research opps, Philly access, and welcoming culture launching PASSHE grads to success."
Team & Tuition
Tuition (no scholarship)
$7,994 (in-state), $19,986 (out-of-state)
Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.
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