Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  More than 80% of students at West Chester University receive some form of financial assistance.
• Tuition and Fees:
  https://www.wcupa.edu/_information/AFA/Fiscal/Bursar/tuition.aspxExternal linkOpens in a new window or tab.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes. In fact, West Chester University enrolls the largest number of transfer students in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  3,523
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  2,519
• Percentage Accepted:
  71%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  1,638
• Transfer Agreements:
  243
• View Agreements:
  https://www.wcupa.edu/registrar/transferPolicies.aspxOpens in a new window or tab.
• Degree Completion Programs:
  367
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  Yes
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Yes

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 is required for transfer consideration. Some academic departments have established prerequisite course work and specific grade point average requirements for admission.
• Official Transcripts:
  The Office of Admissions should receive an official transcript from all institutions attended. If the applicant has completed less than 24 college credits, they must submit an official high school transcript as well.
• SAT Scores:
  N/A
• Letters of Recommendation:
  N/A
• Essay:
  N/A
• Application Fee:
  $45
• Interview:
  An audition is required for all Music applicants, a portfolio review is required for all Art applicant and an interview may be required for Business and Respiratory Care applicants.
• Apply Here:
  https://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/sch_adm/applynow/Opens in a new window or tab.

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Grades of D or above will be accepted for transfer. Grades in a course submitted for transfer as a major and/or minor program requirement must meet the minimum grade required by the department.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Transfer Credit Policy.pdfOpens in a new window or tab.
• Appeals Process Document:
  Transfer Credit Appeal Process.docxOpens in a new window or tab.