West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania, or WCUPA, is a public university located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1871. It gained university status on July 1, 1983. Today, WCUPA is one of 14 universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). West Chester is ranked by US News & World Report as number 56 among the Universities–Master's (North).

West Chester offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Business & Public Affairs
• College of Educatio
• College of Health Sciences
• College of Visual & Performing Arts
• Honors College

WCUPA’s student body has an impressive number of international students. There are special clubs and organizations to assist foreign students. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Golden Rams. The teams participate in the NCAA Division II athletics in the PSAC and the ECAC conference.

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania Highlights

Where West Chester University Of Pennsylvania stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in music, fine arts, mathematics, nutrition and exercise therapy, and education and teaching.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Selective admissions.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania was 13,219 in 2007 (11,593 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 78% of enrolled students and graduate students are 22%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: West Chester University Of Pennsylvania participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania provides on-campus housing for 3,529 of its 11,593 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports.

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 125 male students received the aid (men were 53% of those receiving aid) and 109 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 47% of students receiving such aid) .

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania Admissions (2007)

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