West Chester University of Pennsylvania College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	15,411

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	13,297

Women	7,875	59%
Men	5,422	41%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	19	<1%
Asian	252	2%
African American / Black	1,144	9%
Hispanic	614	5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	7	<1%
White	10,912	82%
Two or More Races	226	2%
International	48	<1%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	75	1%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do WCU undergraduates call home?

Pennsylvania	88%
Other US States & Territories	12%
Other Countries	<1%

How old are WCU undergraduates?
Average Age	21
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	9%

Low Income Students
% of Undergraduate Students Who Are Low Income Students	24%