WCUPA 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,471

Cost of attendance at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,295

Cost of attendance at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at West Chester University of Pennsylvania was $14,133. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at WCUPA

WCUPA net price calculator

$14,133

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of WCUPA for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,133	$5,203 (27%)	$8,168	$8,733	$11,386	$15,109	$16,433
2021	$19,336	$12	$15,718	$16,325	$19,085	$23,443	$25,353
2020	$19,348	$257 (1%)	$16,531	$17,966	$21,156	$24,699	$25,559
2019	$19,091	$257 (1%)	$16,477	$17,954	$20,913	$24,453	$25,204
2018	$19,348	$697 (4%)	$16,736	$17,787	$21,352	$24,045	$24,813
2017	$18,651	$540 (3%)	$15,438	$16,616	$20,434	$23,842	$24,576
2016	$19,191	$399 (2%)	$16,508	$17,387	$21,182	$24,152	$24,823
2015	$18,792	$615 (3%)	$15,937	$17,149	$21,140	$23,710	$24,604
2014	$19,407	--	$16,581	$17,745	$21,477	$24,294	$24,748

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of West Chester University of Pennsylvania's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$28,419	$250	$10,471	$16,748	$1,200
2021	$28,169	$854 (3%)	$10,471	$16,498	$1,200
2020	$27,315	$241	$10,421	$15,694	$1,200
2019	$27,074	$301 (1%)	$10,412	$15,462	$1,200
2018	$26,773	$473 (2%)	$10,111	$15,462	$1,200
2017	$26,300	$338 (1%)	$9,720	$15,380	$1,200
2016	$25,962	$34	$9,462	$15,300	$1,200
2015	$25,996	$306 (1%)	$9,144	$15,652	$1,200
2014	$25,690	$144	$8,850	$15,640	$1,200
2013	$25,834	--	$8,620	$15,714	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does WCUPA provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,128 dormitories available to its students at $5,794 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at WCUPA is $644 per month.
Does WCUPA provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at WCUPA for one academic year is $3,700, which works out to $411 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: WCUPA estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, WCUPA estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,520

If living off-campus, with family: $5,176

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,520
How much is WCUPA application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: WCUPA offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

West Chester University of Pennsylvania cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$322	$516
For out-of-state students	$805	$774

Housing and Meal

West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at West Chester University of Pennsylvania for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,700	$5,794	N/A	5,128
2021	$3,700	$5,794	N/A	5,160
2020	$3,700	$5,626	N/A	5,141
2019	$3,700	$5,516	N/A	5,141
2018	$3,652	$5,408	N/A	5,185
2017	$3,460	$5,276	N/A	5,160
2016	$3,279	$4,848	N/A	5,146

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by West Chester University of Pennsylvania during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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