West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA 19383
http://www.wcupa.edu/

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Overview
Type	Public institution
Year Founded	1871
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	10,838
Endowment	12,229,836
Application Deadline	Rolling
Application Fee	35
Selectivity	Selective
Application Deadline	Rolling
Tuition	6,147 in-state, 13,507 out-of-state
Room/Board	6,208

Services
Associated Firms	N/A
Campus Safety	24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Services	co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Museums	Geology Museum, Planetarium, Darlington Herbarium, Robert B. Gordon Natural Area for Environmental Studies, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Main Stage Theatre, J.Peter Adler Studio Theatre, Swope Recital Hall, Mitchell Hall Art Gallery, Long Gallery
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other
Museums	Geology Museum, Planetarium, Darlington Herbarium, Robert B. Gordon Natural Area for Environmental Studies, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Main Stage Theatre, J.Peter Adler Studio Theatre, Swope Recital Hall, Mitchell Hall Art Gallery, Long Gallery
Periodical Subs	5,373
# of Books	744,976
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	N/A
within one year	N/A
within two years	N/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	N/A
Students in sororities	N/A
Campus Size	388 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	31%
College housing types	coed dorms (68%), women's dorms (6%), apartment for single students (25%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (0%)
Popular Events	Homecoming, Alumni Weekend, Visiting Artist Series (e. g. , Hungarian Symphony, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Josh Gracin), Philips Lecture Series (e. g. , Ben & Jerry Lecture), LUVIM (Leadership, Unity, and Volunteerism, and Image Maker) programs featuring contemporary speakers/issues, Contemporary Film Series, Theatre Series (both WCU and external productions), Dance Production Workshop, Contemporary Dance Company, School of Music Concert Series with faculty recitals and student musical and choral performances, Brandywine Ballet, Kennett Symphony, Annual WCU Poetry Conference, Travel Adventure Series, Family Series (e. g. , Bradley Fields Magic Theatre & Illusion Show, Dinosaur Rock!), art exhibitions (student, faculty, and external artists);
Nearest Airport	Philadelphia (23), West Chester, PA (Brandywine Airport) (5)
Nearest Train	Exton (3)
Army ROTC	Offered at cooperating institution (Widener University)
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations	215
# of fraternities	11
# of sororities	12
Students in fraternities	N/A
Students in sororities	N/A
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) The Quad (weekly)
Honor Societies	Accounting-Beta Alpha Psi, Communication studies - Pi Kappa Delta, Communications-Lambda Pi Eta, Counseling (Chi Sigma Iota), Criminal Justice-Lambda Alpha Epsilon, Economics-Omicron Delta Epsilon, Education-Delta Kappa Gamma, Education-Kappa Delta Pi, Education-Phi Delta Kappa, Educational Services-Chi Alpha Epsilon, English-Sigma Tau Delta, Foreign Languages-Alpha Mu Gamma, Geography-Gamma Theta Upsilon, Geology-Sigma Gamma Epsilon, History-Phi Alpha Theta, Kinesiology-Phi Epsilon Kappa, Leadership - Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), Literacy (Reading) - Alpha Upsilon Alpha, Mathematical Sciences-Pi Mu Epsilon, Music-Pi Kappa Lambda, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Nursing-Sigma Theta Tau, Philosophy-Phi Sigma Tau, Physics-Sigma Pi Sigma, Political Science- Pi Sigma Alpha, Psychology-Psi Chi, Social Science- Pi Gamma Mu, Social Work- Phi Alpha, Sociology- Alpha Kappa Delta, Theater Arts-Alpha Psi Omega;
Religious Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ / Christian Impact, Catholic Newman Student Association Center, Chosen Generation Outreach Ministries, College Bible Fellowship, Covenant Campus Fellowship, CrossSeekers, Gospel Choir, Gospel Choir - Praise Project, Hillel Jewish Student Union, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Heritage Programs, Latter Day Saint Student Association, Lutheran Student Association, Muslim Student Association, New Generation Campus Ministry, University Christian Fellowship, Young Life;
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union (BSU), Asian American Organization, Black Men United, INDU (Indo-American Association), LASO- Latino American Student Organization;
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Concert Choir, Brass Ensemble, University Chorale, Cantori Donne (Advanced Women Choir), American Choral Directors Association , Collegium Musicum, SIGMA (Swope Inter-Greek Music Association), Saxophone Ensemble, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Opera Theater Ensemble, Pennsylvania Music Teacher Association, Percussion Ensemble, Mastersingers Ensemble, Men Chorus, Alpha Phi Omega, The Abbe Society, American Cancer Society, Best Buddies, Caring for Children Collaboration, Circle K International, Cystic Fibrosis Organization, Emergency Medical Services, Friars' Society, Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Pi Gamma Kappa, Rotaract (Kensington Harvest Project), University Ambassadors/Alumni Student Connection, Equestrian Club, Fencing, Ice hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Volleyball, Roller Hockey Club, Rugby-Men, Shotokan Karate, Skate Club, Ski Club, Sports Club Council, Women's Soccer, Women's Water Polo;