West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA

West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W West Chester is a public, multipurpose university. Founded as a state Normal School in 1871, it became a state college in 1960 and gained university status in 1983. Its 388-acre campus is located in West Chester, 25 miles west of Philadelphia. Web Site www.wcupa.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 14,398 Women 8,538 (59.3%) Men 5,860 (40.7%) Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 64% of 12,609 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.44 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 529 average 490-580 range of middle 50% 525 average 480-570 range of middle 50% 512 average 460-560 range of middle 50% 23 average 21-25 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $26,726 Out-of-state: $37,964 Tuition and Fees In-state: $10,064 Out-of-state: $21,302 Room and Board $12,942 Average Percent of Need Met 41% Average Freshman Award $7,063 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $33,814

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 6% of classes 10-19 students: 18% of classes 20-29 students: 37% of classes 30-39 students: 24% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE West Chester Population 18,857 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Philadelphia Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 92% of freshmen, 40% of all students NCAA Division II Rammy 18.6% of women participate 14% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 85.8% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 46.0% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.3% Asian 11.3% Black/African-American 5.5% Hispanic/Latino 3.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 76.9% White 0.7% Unknown 0.5% from 74 countries

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 2 History 2 Academic Electives 2 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required February 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address University Avenue and High Street City, State, Zip West Chester, PA 19383 Phone (610) 436-3411 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification ugadmiss@wcupa.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $45 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 749 Students Accepting Wait List Position 108 Students Admitted From Wait List 0 64% of 12,609 applicants were admitted 64% of 8,063 applicants were admitted 65% of 4,546 applicants were admitted 3,278 (40%) of 8,127 admitted students enrolled 1,959 (38%) of 5,175 admitted students enrolled 1,318 (45%) of 2,952 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 17% Score of 500-600 52% Score of 400-500 27% Score of 300-400 3% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 13% Score of 500-600 51% Score of 400-500 31% Score of 300-400 3% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 12% Score of 500-600 48% Score of 400-500 34% Score of 300-400 5% Score of 200-300 0% 529 average 490-580 range of middle 50% 525 average 480-570 range of middle 50% 512 average 460-560 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.44 3.75 and Above 28% 3.50-3.74 21% 3.25-3.49 19% 3.00-3.24 16% 2.50-2.99 14% 2.00-2.49 2% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 4% Score of 24-29 41% Score of 18-23 50% Score of 12-17 5% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 23 average 21-25 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 10% Top quarter: 34% Top half: 72% Bottom half: 28% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian 0% Class President Student Gov. Officer

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $26,726 Out-of-state: $37,964 Tuition and Fees In-state: $10,064 Out-of-state: $21,302 Room and Board $12,942 Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $2,520 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL finaid@wcupa.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline February 15 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003328 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 41% Average Award $7,063 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 2,146 (90.4%) of freshmen 1,494 (72.2%) of applicants 1,494 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 125 (5.8%) of aid recipients Received by 771 (49.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,864 Received by 1,315 (87.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,194 Received by 369 (25.3%) of aid recipients 49 (1.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,737 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 48% Average Award $7,871 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 10,042 (78.4%) of undergraduates 7,547 (75.2%) of applicants 7,547 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 714 (8.2%) of aid recipients Received by 4,350 (56.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,587 Received by 6,647 (88.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,133 Received by 1,223 (15.6%) of aid recipients 211 (1.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,180

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 74% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $33,814 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 9.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 2.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Mathematics, Social Sciences, Business Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama Leadership Children of Faculty/Staff

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,571

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting American/United States Studies/Civilization Analytical Chemistry Anthropology Art/Art Studies, General Athletic Training/Trainer Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry, General Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Dietetics/Dietitian Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General French Language and Literature Geography Geology/Earth Science, General German Language and Literature Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General History, General Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Latin Language and Literature Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Mathematics, General Music Performance, General Music, General Pharmaceutics and Drug Design Philosophy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Psychology, General Public Health, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Rhetoric and Composition Russian Language and Literature Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Women's Studies

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships, Washington semester Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 6% of classes 10-19 students: 18% of classes 20-29 students: 37% of classes 30-39 students: 24% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes 2-9 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 16% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 71% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 1,848,391 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 2500 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Science in Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Public Health Master's Programs of Study Applied Mathematics Applied Statistics Astronomy Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Business Education Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Communication--General Community Health Computer Science Computer and Information Systems Security Counselor Education Criminal Justice and Criminology Cultural Studies Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Media/Instructional Technology Emergency Management English English as a Second Language Entrepreneurship Environmental and Occupational Health Ethics Exercise and Sports Science Foreign Languages Education French Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology Geosciences German Gerontological Nursing Gerontology Health Education Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Higher Education History Holocaust and Genocide Studies Human Resources Management Industrial and Organizational Psychology Kinesiology and Movement Studies Management Information Systems Mathematics Mathematics Education Music Music Education Nonprofit Management Nursing Education Nursing--General Philosophy Physical Education Psychology--General Public Administration Public Affairs Public Health--General Reading Education School Nursing Science Education Secondary Education Social Work Spanish Special Education Sports Management Student Affairs Sustainable Development Urban and Regional Planning

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctoral Programs of Study Gerontological Nursing Nursing Education Nursing--General School Nursing

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING West Chester Population 18,857 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Philadelphia Large town Campus Map Nearest Airport Map 25 mile(s) from campus in Philadelphia Campus Size 409 acres Nearest Bus Station West Chester Weather Nearest Train Station Paoli Temperature 22.8 average low in January, 81.7 average high in September Rain 117 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 60% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing 92% of freshmen, 40% of all students Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Available camera systems in campus residence halls, recreational and classroom facilities and outdoor areas PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Rammy Purple and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cheerleading x Cross-Country Running x x x x Field Hockey x x Football x x Golf x x x x Gymnastics x x Lacrosse x x Rugby x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports bowling, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, skiing (downhill), water polo bowling, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, rock climbing, soccer, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook 18.6% of women participate 14% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 14,398 Women 8,538 (59.3%) Men 5,860 (40.7%) Full-Time Undergraduates 12,824 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students Yes 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.3% Asian 11.3% Black/African-American 5.5% Hispanic/Latino 3.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 76.9% White 0.7% Unknown 0.5% from 74 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 85.8% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 46.0% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 67.5% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 70.1% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017