Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,394. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Pennsylvania residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,775 | $22,599 |
| Housing & meals | $12,474 | $12,474 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $4,740 | $4,740 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$795 | −$795 |
| Total cost of attendance | $28,394 | $40,218 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Pennsylvania residents with financial need may receive a PA State Grant: up to $6,000 a year in 2026-27 at approved colleges, depending on need and the college. Not included in the prices above. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), PA State Grant
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WCU net price compared with other Pennsylvania colleges
WCU has the 58th-lowest average net price of 114 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Robert Morris University | $23,003 | 66% | $62,105 |
| 55 | King's College | $23,093 | 60% | $59,498 |
| 56 | Swarthmore College | $23,149 | 92% | $80,257 |
| 57 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $23,330 | 26% | $63,435 |
| 58 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $23,331 | 71% | $61,258 |
| 59 | Marywood University | $23,388 | 72% | $55,817 |
| 60 | Saint Vincent College | $23,510 | 69% | $59,982 |
| 61 | Saint Francis University | $23,526 | 74% | $62,101 |
| 62 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $23,726 | 56% | $56,351 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Why WCU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 78% | $23,331 | 71% | $61,258 | This school |
| Temple University | 80% | $28,198 | 75% | $63,727 | |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 71% | $19,608 | 66% | $53,032 | |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 86% | $20,787 | 58% | $55,246 | |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 93% | $15,699 | 54% | $52,416 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
West Chester University of Pennsylvania would cost you $4,867 less per year than Temple University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$12,236).
- Temple University gives aided families $7,642 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Pennsylvania resident | WCU | Temple University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,775 | $23,011 | −$12,236 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,240 | −$40 |
| Housing & meals | $12,474 | $16,968 | −$4,494 |
| Personal & travel | $4,740 | $4,466 | +$274 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$795 | −$4,782 | +$3,987 |
| Sticker price | $28,394 | $40,903 | −$12,509 |
| Average grants | −$5,063 | −$12,705 | +$7,642 |
| You pay | $23,331 | $28,198 | −$4,867 |
“+” means WCU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
WCU cost questions
How much is tuition at WCU?
Tuition and fees are $10,775 a year for Pennsylvania residents and $22,599 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending WCU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $28,394 a year for Pennsylvania residents living on campus and about $40,218 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at WCU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $23,331 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,018; $48–75k pay $20,417; $110k+ pay $27,160. These figures are for Pennsylvania residents.
How much debt do WCU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $18,750, and 3.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to West Chester University of Pennsylvania overview