West Chester University of Pennsylvania College Portrait
West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA 19383
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- Students
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- Admissions
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- College Costs & Financial Aid
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- Classes and Campus Life
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- Student Experiences
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- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at WCU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
- Student Learning Outcomes
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WCU Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 18 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 59% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 93% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 605 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 54% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 14% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 83% |
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Campus-based Housing
91% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
40% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
The University Department of Public Safety consists of 21 police officers, 15 security officers and clerical staff. The department operates 24/7 year-round and is responsible for police, physical and electronic security, emergency management, threat assessment and parking. Its officers receive annual training in emergency response and Pennsylvania Code updates. All residence halls and many other campus buildings are access controlled, and approximately 440 security cameras are strategically located around campus.