by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for West Chester University of Pennsylvania, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania were $10,775 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $22,599. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees added up to $3,059 in-state and $3,309 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Fees | $3,059 | $3,309 |
| Total | $10,775 | $22,599 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will West Chester University of Pennsylvania cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how West Chester University of Pennsylvania tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, West Chester University of Pennsylvania lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the West Chester University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at West Chester University of Pennsylvania has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| One Year Ago | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,716 | $19,290 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at WCUPA has trended over the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.96%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $10,878. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.45%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $22,701.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,878 | $22,701 |
| In 2 Years | $10,982 | $22,803 |
| In 3 Years | $11,087 | $22,906 |
| In 4 Years | $11,193 | $23,009 |
| In 5 Years | $11,300 | $23,113 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $91,419, versus roughly $44,140 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, head to the West Chester University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid page.
