West Chester University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate
West Chester, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 16,467
- Admitted
- 13,042
- Yield
- 23.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate has risen from 53.5% in 2014–15 to 79.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 13,291 to 16,467 (+24%) over that period.
Its 79.2% rate makes West Chester University of Pennsylvania more selective than about 44% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 51%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.5% for women vs 77% for men, a 3.5-point gap). West Chester University of Pennsylvania has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 23.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 13,291 | 7,108 | 53.5% | 2,351 |
| 2015–16 | 12,624 | 7,408 | 58.7% | 2,396 |
| 2016–17 | 12,604 | 8,127 | 64.5% | 2,454 |
| 2017–18 | 12,667 | 8,677 | 68.5% | 2,630 |
| 2018–19 | 12,002 | 8,934 | 74.4% | 2,779 |
| 2019–20 | 15,077 | 11,356 | 75.3% | 2,871 |
| 2020–21 | 14,234 | 12,277 | 86.3% | 2,796 |
| 2021–22 | 14,020 | 12,528 | 89.4% | 2,628 |
| 2022–23 | 14,778 | 12,982 | 87.8% | 3,006 |
| 2023–24 | 16,467 | 13,042 | 79.2% | 3,087 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,218 | 8,230 | 80.5% |
| Men | 6,249 | 4,812 | 77% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–640 | 16% |
| SAT Math | 540–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–28 | 1% |
How West Chester University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is 79.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,042 admitted of 16,467 applicants).
Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania test optional?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania received 16,467 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,042.
What SAT score do you need for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at West Chester University of Pennsylvania typically scored 560–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania getting harder to get into?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.5% in 2014–15 to 79.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.wcupa.edu/.