West Chester, PA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 75% to 79% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15,077 | 11,356 | 2,871 | 75% |
| 2020 | 14,234 | 12,277 | 2,796 | 86% |
| 2021 | 14,020 | 12,528 | 2,628 | 89% |
| 2022 | 14,778 | 12,982 | 3,006 | 88% |
| 2023 | 16,467 | 13,042 | 3,087 | 79% |
Fall 2023 applicants
8,230 of 10,218 women and 4,812 of 6,249 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
West Chester University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 79% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 13,042 of 16,467 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
16,467 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 3,087 enrolled.
No. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 75% to 79% — it has become less selective.