Also known as
- WCU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,145
69.8% Female
30.2% Male
Institution Overview
System
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
School Type
Public
Region
Mid East DE DC MD NJ NY PA
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
106
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
33
Distance
10
Degrees Offered
Master's
Other Doctor's
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.80%
Asian
12.43%
Black or African American
2.89%
Hispanic or Latino
0.10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
76.06%
White
1.43%
Two or more races
0.76%
Unknown
3.37%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/sch_adm/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$8,460
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$12,690
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - other
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
33
Master's (Distance)
3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
6
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Business/Commerce, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Ethics | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| French Language and Literature | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Geography | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Health Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Keyboard Instruments | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Performance, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Music Technology | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Music, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Philosophy | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Health, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Rhetoric and Composition | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Spanish Language and Literature | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Statistics, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Systems Science and Theory | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 679 | 679 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 679 | 679 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 372 | 372 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 212 | 212 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 95 | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 93 | 93 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Research
Management Occupations
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Healthcare Practioners and Technical Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
No
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$8,460
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$12,690
Financial aid office web address
www.wcupa.edu/_services/fin_aid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$4,848
Typical Board
$3,279
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $8,460 | $12,690 |
| Full time Fees | $2,312 | $2,528 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $470 | $705 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,145
69.8% Female
30.2% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.80%
Asian
12.43%
Black or African American
2.89%
Hispanic or Latino
0.10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
76.06%
White
1.43%
Two or more races
0.76%
Unknown
3.37%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | 25 | 63 |
| Black Or African American | 114 | 277 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 22 | 69 |
| Non-resident Alien | 43 | 63 |
| White | 720 | 1,672 |
| Two Or More Races | 13 | 32 |
| Unknown | 8 | 16 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
University Avenue and High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone
610-436-1000
Fax
Email
