Established in 1871 as a teacher’s college, West Chester University is a public comprehensive institution committed to high-quality undergraduate and graduate education. Preparing the largest number of teachers certified in Pennsylvania, WCU has expanded to meet employers’ needs by offering programs and partnerships that provide students with internships and practicum experiences. The interdisciplinary B.S. in Pharmaceutical Product Development features paid cooperative assignments, preparing undergraduates for positions in the biopharmaceutical industry or graduate programs. The Computer Science Department’s Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance is one of only 70 such institutes nationwide. As a cultural center, WCU offers over 100 concerts, exhibits, speakers and visiting artists annually. West Chester is ranked in the top 100 “best buys” by the Kiplinger magazine among 500 public four-year colleges and universities around the country.
University Avenue and High Street West Chester, PA 19383
School
School Type:
Degrees Offered:
Students
Enrolled Students:
14,211
Student to Faculty Ratio:
20 to 1
Cost
In State Tuition:
$7,211
Out of State Tuition:
$15,647
Books and Supplies:
$1,320
Students with Financial aid:**
77%
* Source: US Department of education: Institute of education statistics** Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid† Indicates school information is being used instead of campus information
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in Accounting
Bachelor's in Analytical Chemistry
Bachelor's in Anthropology
Bachelor's in Art/Art Studies, General
Bachelor's in Athletic Training/Trainer
Bachelor's in Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Bachelor's in Biochemistry
Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's in Business/Managerial Economics
Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Bachelor's in Dietetics/Dietitian
Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's in Finance, General
Bachelor's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
Bachelor's in French Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Geography
Bachelor's in Geology/Earth Science, General
Bachelor's in German Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Bachelor's in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Bachelor's in History, General
Bachelor's in Latin Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
Bachelor's in Music Performance, General
Bachelor's in Music, General
Bachelor's in Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
Bachelor's in Philosophy
Bachelor's in Physics, General
Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
Bachelor's in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Public Health, General
Bachelor's in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Bachelor's in Rhetoric and Composition
Bachelor's in Russian Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Bachelor's in Social Work
Bachelor's in Sociology
Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Special Education and Teaching, General
Bachelor's in Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Bachelor's in Women's Studies
Master's Degrees
Master's in Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Master's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Master's in Business Administration and Management, General
Master's in Clinical Psychology
Master's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Master's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Master's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Master's in English Language and Literature, General
Master's in French Language and Literature
Master's in Geography
Master's in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Master's in Health Teacher Education
Master's in History, General
Master's in Information Technology
Master's in Jewish/Judaic Studies
Master's in Mathematics, General
Master's in Music Performance, General
Master's in Music, General
Master's in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Master's in Philosophy
Master's in Physical Sciences
Master's in Psychology, General
Master's in Public Health, General
Master's in Reading Teacher Education
Master's in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Master's in Rhetoric and Composition
Master's in Secondary Education and Teaching
Master's in Social Work
Master's in Spanish Language and Literature
Master's in Special Education and Teaching, General
Master's in Statistics, General
Master's in Systems Science and Theory
Master's in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Certificates
Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences, General
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Business/Commerce, General
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences, General
Graduate Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Graduate Certificate in Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Graduate Certificate in Geography
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
Graduate Certificate in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Graduate Certificate in Jewish/Judaic Studies
Graduate Certificate in Music Performance, General
Graduate Certificate in Public Health, General
Graduate Certificate in Reading Teacher Education
Graduate Certificate in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Graduate Certificate in Statistics, General
Graduate Certificate in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor