West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA 19383
Official telephone: (610) 436-1000
Fax number: (610) 436-3540
Website:
www.wcupa.edu
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| Screen last updated on: January 2009 |
| Year established: |
1871 |
| Type of school: |
university, public |
| Programs: |
4-year undergraduate, graduate school |
| Religious affiliation: |
no |
| Campus enrollment: |
12,882 students |
| Coeducational information: |
coeducational institution, founded as coeducational institution |
| Location description: |
in or near a large town (pop. 25,000-75,000) |
| Application fee: |
$35 |
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| Street address: |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA 19383 |
| Mailing address: |
West Chester, PA 19383 |
| Main telephone numbers: |
610 436-1000
610 436-3540 (fax) |
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| Main homepage: |
www.wcupa.edu |
| Campus map: |
www.wcupa.edu/Campusmap |
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| SAT number: |
2659 |
| FAFSA number: |
003328 |
| FICE number: |
3328 |
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| CAMPUS SUMMARY |
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West Chester University, with it's tree shaded walks and mix of architectural styles, occupies 388 acres in and near the borough of West Chester.
Strategiaclly located at the center of the mid-Atlantic corridor between New York City and Washington, D.C., WCU boasts a unique atmosphere, combining elements of urban, suburban,and rural living. The campus sits just 25 miles west of Philadelphia, PA. and 17 miles north of Wilmington, Delaware.
Within a half hour of West Chester you can find: * Valley Forge National Park
* Brandywine Creek, Battlefield, and Museum
* Longwood Gardens and Wintherthur Museum
* The Court and Plaza at King of Prussia, the largest shopping complex on the East Coast
* QVC, the leader in electronic retail
Add another 15 minutes and you're in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware where there's a multitude of things to do:
* professional sports teams - the Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, and 76ers
* historic sites, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
* New Jersey State Aquarium in Camden
* Grand Opera House in Wilmington
It's about 90 minutes to Baltimore, two hours to New York and three to Washington, D.C., all a train ride away from Philadelphia. |
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| UNIQUE/SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
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West Chester University offers it's students a srong foundation in the liberal arts. A WCU degree encompasses work in English, mathematics, as well as the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
The University's academic organization comprises one college and four professional schools:
* College of Arts and Sciences
* School of Business and Public Affairs
* School of Education
* School of Health Sciences
* School of Music |
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