West Chester University of Pennsylvania Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $26,726 Out-of-state: $37,964 |
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Tuition and Fees |
In-state: $10,064 Out-of-state: $21,302 |
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Room and Board |
$12,942 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
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Other Expenses |
$2,520 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Applying For Financial Aid
| finaid@wcupa.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 003328 | Free |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 2,146 (90.1%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 1,494 (69.6%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 1,494 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 125 (8.4%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 41% |
| Average Award | $7,063 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 771 (51.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,864 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 1,315 (88.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,194 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 369 (24.7%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 49 (2.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,737 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 10,042 (78.7%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 7,547 (75.2%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 7,547 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 714 (9.5%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 48% |
| Average Award | $7,871 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 4,350 (57.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,587 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 6,647 (88.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,133 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 1,223 (16.2%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 211 (1.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,180 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 74% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $33,814 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
9.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
2.0% |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Mathematics, Social Sciences, Business |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Leadership |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Children of Faculty/Staff |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,571 |