Important Information
- Total undergraduate enrollment：14,567
- Degree-seeking student gender distribution：41:59
- International students：0.5%
General Housing Information
Housing available to students
Yes
Campus housing available for all unmarried students regardless of year
No
School provides assistance in finding off-campus housing if on-campus housing is not available
Yes
Students required to live in school-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing
Freshmen
No
Sophomores
No
Juniors
No
Seniors
No
Students on campus during weekends (on average)
50%
Students living on- and off-campus
Students who live off-campus 65%
Students who live in college-owned, operated or affiliated housing 36%
Types of campus housing available
coed dorms
72%
apartment for single students
26%
special housing for disabled students
1%
special housing for international students
1%
Residence Hall Information
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing buildings
39
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing units wired for high-speed Internet access
100%
Residence hall breakdown
Triple units/suites
40%
Double units
36%
Apartments
23%
Single units
1%
Residence Information for Specific Groups
Special housing for international students available
Yes
Disabled-student housing available
Yes
Enrollment
Total enrollment
17,527
Total undergraduate enrollment
14,567
Total graduate enrollment
2,960
Full-time degree-seeking students
13,031
Part-time degree-seeking students
1,205
Non-degree-seeking students
2.3%
Students 25 and older
11%
Average age of full-time students
20
Average age of all undergraduates
21
In-state students
89%
Out-of-state students
13%
Undergraduates who are first generation
28%
Region from which most U.S. students come
Middle Atlantic (99%)
International students
0.5%
Number of countries represented by international students
35
Countries most represented by international students
China
13.6%
Norway
9%
Saudia Arabia
9%
India
7.6%
Vietnam
6.1%
Hong Kong
4.5%
Degree-seeking student gender distribution
Degree-seeking women 59%
Degree-seeking men 41%
Degree-seeking student diversity
White
75%
Black
11%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
2%
Unknown
1%
American Indian
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
International
0%
Religious breakdown
N/A
Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members
1.9%
Contact Information
Athletic director
Terry Beattie
Athletic director phone number
(610) 436-3555
Athletic director email
mailto:[email protected]
Athletic director/department website
//www.wcupagoldenrams.com
NCAA/NAIA Intercollegiate Varsity Sports
Collegiate athletic association
NCAA II
Collegiate athletic conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Scholarship Sports
Sports
?
Men's
?
Women's
Baseball
?
?
Basketball
?
?
Cross country
?
?
Field hockey
?
?
Football
?
?
Golf
?
?
Gymnastics
?
?
Lacrosse
?
?
Rugby
?
?
Soccer
?
?
Softball
?
?
Swimming
?
?
Tennis
?
?
Track and field (indoor)
?
?
Track and field (outdoor)
?
?
Volleyball
?
?
Nonscholarship Sports
Sports
?
Men's
?
Women's
Baseball
?
?
Basketball
?
?
Cross country
?
?
Field hockey
?
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Football
?
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Golf
?
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Gymnastics
?
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Lacrosse
?
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Rugby
?
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Soccer
?
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Softball
?
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Swimming
?
?
Tennis
?
?
Track and field (indoor)
?
?
Track and field (outdoor)
?
?
Volleyball
?
?
Club Sports (intercollegiate)
Sports
?
Men's
?
Women's
Bowling
?
?
Cheerleading
?
?
Equestrian
?
?
Fencing
?
?
Ice hockey
?
?
Lacrosse
?
?
Martial arts
?
?
Rugby
?
?
Skiing (alpine)
?
?
Soccer
?
?
Swimming
?
?
Ultimate frisbee
?
?
Volleyball
?
?
Water polo
?
?
Wrestling
?
?
Intramural/recreational sports
Sports
?
Men's
?
Women's
Badminton
?
?
Basketball
?
?
Football
?
?
Football (lightweight)
?
?
Lacrosse
?
?
Racquetball
?
?
Soccer
?
?
Softball
?
?
Squash
?
?
Tennis
?
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Ultimate frisbee
?
?
Volleyball
?
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Student Clubs & Organizations
Registered clubs and organizations
285
Student activities
Concert band
Dance
Radio station
Yearbook
Student film society
Marching band
Choral groups
Television station
Pep band
Symphony orchestra
International student organization
Music ensembles
Jazz band
Video gaming
Literary magazine
Student government
Student newspaper
Model UN
Comedic acting / Improv
Musical theater
Opera
Drama/theater
Campus ministries
Honor societies
Accounting--Beta Alpha Psi
Anthropology--Lambda Alpha Nu
Art--Kappa Pi
Business--Beta Gamma Sigma
Chemistry--Gamma Sigma Epsilon
Communications Studies--Pi Kappa Delta
Communications--Lambda Pi Eta
Computer Science--Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Counseling--Chi Sigma Iota
Criminal Justice--Alpha Phi Sigma
Economics--Omicron Delta Epsilon
Education--Kappa Delta Pi
Educational Services--Chi Alpha Epsilon
English--Sigma Tau Delta
Foreign Languages--Alpha Mu Gamma
French--PiDelta Phi
Geography--Gamma Theta Upsilon
Geology--Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Hispanic--Sigma Delta Pi
History--Phi Alpha Theta
Kinesiology--Phi Epsilon Kappa
Leadership--Omicron Delta Kappa
Literacy (Reading)--Alpha Upsilon Alpha
Management--Sigma Iota Epsilon
Mathematical Sciences--Pi Mu Epsilon
Music--Pi Kappa Lambda
Nursing--Sigma Theta Tau
Physics--Sigma Pi Sigma
Political Science--Pi Sigma Alpha
Pre-Law--Phi Alpha Delta
Psychology--Psi Chi
Social Science--Pi Gamma Mu
Social Work--Phi Alpha
Sociology--Alpha Kappa Delta
Student Affairs--Chi Sigma Alpha
Theatre Arts--Alpha Psi Omega
Women's & Gender Studies--Iota Iota Iota
Religious organizations
Campus Crusade for Christ
Catholic Newman Student Association/Center
Gospel Ministries
Hillel Jewish Student Union
Lutheran Student Association
Muslim Student Association
Young Life
IMPACT
Bridges International
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Armenian Student Association
Minority and international student organizations
Asian Student Organization
Black Student Union
Black Men United
Indian Student Association
Latino American Student Organization
Sisters United
Caribbean American Leading Young Professional Student Organization
AFRISA (African Student Alliance)
Other organizations
Creative Writing Club
Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Student Dietetic Association
German Club
Mens Lacrosse Club
Sigma Gamma Rho
Women in Science
Kappa Alpha Psi
University Dance Company
Bowling Club
Equestrian Club
Accounting Society
Outdoor Club
National Association of Black Accountants
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Investment Group of WCU
Now Music Society
Student Government Association (SGA)
Art Club
Astronomy Club
Rams for Reading
American String Teachers Association
The Serpentine
Undivided
Association of Black Social Workers
Phi Gamma Delta
Student Activities Council (SAC)
Sustainable Living Yoga Club
CrossFit Club
Student Outreach to Urban Schools
Alpha Phi Alpha
SIGMA (Swope Inter-Greek Music Association)
Mens Water Polo
Kappa Kappa Psi
Philosophy Club
Slow Food, WCU
Hogwarts Houses
Italian Club
DREAM Dance Team
Mens Rugby Football Club
Alpha Tau Omega
Kronum
Quidditch Club
Students for a Democratic Society
Delta Phi Epsilon
Minorities and Medicine
Zeta Tau Alpha
Inter Fraternal Council
Suspensions
Womens Water Polo
Sports Nutrition Organization
Social Work Club
Womens Soccer Club
Computer Science Club
Gender Studies Club
Society of Physics Students
e-Sports Club at WCU
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Students Promoting Excellence in Mathematics Education
Hands Helping Paws
Best Buddies
Forensics
Mens Soccer Club
Womens Lacrosse Club
Phi Delta Epsilon
WCU Studios
Public Relations Student Society of America
Daedalus
The College Democrats
Council for Exceptional Children
American Institute of Graphic Arts
Chinese Club
Adapted Physical Education Club
Zeta Phi Beta
Sigma Alpha Iota
Autism Speaks!
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
Delta Zeta
Kappa Delta
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
National Association for Music Education Collegiate (NAfME)
The College Republicans
Sykes Union Advisory Board
WCU Criminal Justice Club
American Choral Directors Association
Anthropology Club
Lambda Alpha Upsilon
Student PSEA, WCU
Exercise Science Club
Collegiat Entrepreneur's Organization
Pre-Physician's Assistant Club
Songwriters Club
Darlington Biological Society
Japanese Club
National Association of Black Journalists
Alchemist Club
Actuary Society of WCU
Judo Club
SuperMoms of WCU
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Colleges Against Cancer
University Theatre
American Sign Language Club
Sports Club Council
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Alpha Delta Pi
Precise
Alpha Phi
Poise Beauty Club
Pi Kappa Alpha
WCUR 91.7FM--West Chester University Radio
Sigma Chi
Linguistics Club
Wahala African Dance Team
Spanish Club
Pharmaceutical Product Development
Panhellenic Council
Mens Ultimate Frisbee Club
Black and Latino Greek Council
American Society of Microbiology
Alpha Phi Omega
Mens Ice Hockey Club
Alpha Xi Delta
American Marketing Association
Photography Club
CHAARG
Institute of Management Accountants
Thanking & Assisting Patriotic Service Members – TAPS
Irish Dancing Club
Improv Club
Leadership, Empowerment & Development
KSTAN Bollywood Dance Club
Veg Out Club
Earth & Space Science Club
Ski and Snowboard Club
Pi Kappa Phi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
American Red Cross Club
Women in Computer Science Club
Geography and Planning Club
Phi Beta Sigma
History Club
Tau Beta Sigma
Sociology Club
Sexuality and Gender Alliance
Delta Sigma Theta
RAM Recovery
Swim Club
Video Game Club
Wrestling Club
Animal Behavior Club
Kappa Sigma
Breakdancing Club
Womens Ice Hockey Club
Mu Sigma Upsilon
Fishing Club
The Quad
Circle K International
Sixth Man Basketball Band
Pre-Dental Society
Student Athletic Advisory Committee
Chi Upsilon Sigma
Kappa Delta Rho
Gracenotes
Rotaract Club
Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter
Delta Chi
Alpha Sigma Tau
Alpha Sigma Alpha
University Avenue Math Club
Students for Liberty
Economics and Finance Society
Cello Ensemble
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Diabetes Awareness at WCU
English Club
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Sigma Lambda Gamma
Athletic Training Club
Anime Club
Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP)
Emergency Medical Services
The Abbe Society
French Club
Lambda Theta Alpha
Mens Volleyball Club
Womens Ultimate Frisbee Club
Psychology Club
Friars Society
Swing Dance Club
Fraternal Programming Board
High Street Harmonix
Womens Volleyball Club
Rhetoric Society of America
Phi Sigma Sigma
Russian Club
To Write Love On Her Arms
Environmental Health Club
Field Hockey Club
Philosophy Graduate Student Association
Students in Communications
Golden Gamers
Chess Club
The Art Collective
Pre-Med Club
MEDLIFE at WCU
Under A Rest Co-Ed A Cappella
Fencing Club
Arabic Club
WCU Student Veterans Group
Food Recovery Network
A Chorus Line Company
Honors Student Association
NAACP of West Chester University
Off-campus and Commuter Association (OCCA)
Campus Recreation Club
Women in Business
Roller Hockey Club
Climbing Team of WCU
Ram Squad
Bringing Hope Home
Environmental Association for Repairing of the Habitat
Sister-Sister Peer Mentor Program
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Pre-Law Society
Dance Team
Greek Life
Number of fraternities
16
Fraternities with chapter houses
1
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Independent 88%
In fraternity 12%
Number of sororities
17
Sororities with chapter houses
0
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Independent 88%
In sorority 12%
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Air Force ROTC
Offered at cooperating institution (Saint Joseph's University)
Army ROTC
Offered at cooperating institution (Widener University)
Navy ROTC
Not offered
Events
Popular Campus Events
Greek Week
Spring Weekend
Travel Adventure Series
Visiting Artist Series
Outside Movies
Integrative Health Conference
Karaoke Showdown
Relay for Life
Teddy Bear Day
Fall Involvement Fair
Homecoming
Family Weekend
Latino Student Leadership Conference
Wellness Fair
Jazz Festival Week
Brians Run
Annual Student Leadership Experience
Womens Center Program
Philips Lecture Series
Banana Day
Publications
Student Publication(s)
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Sports
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- Nonscholarship Sports
- Club Sports (intercollegiate)
- Intramural/recreational sports
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Clubs & Organizations
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Greek Life
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