Admission & test scores

West Chester University of Pennsylvania SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1100–1270 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 26. West Chester University of Pennsylvania admits 78% of applicants — largely open. 83% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1100–1270middle half of admits
ACT midpoint26admitted students
Acceptance rate78%largely open
First-year retention83%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1100
Average
1187
75th percentile
1270

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1100 and a quarter above 1270. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 14,164.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Utah State University Logan, Utah 1187 25 92% $9,228
State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, New York 1187 27 81% $8,825
University of Montana Missoula, Montana 1190 22 96% $8,552
Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas 1190 26 73% $11,852
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, Missouri 1190 24 57% $21,600
Concordia College - Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota 1190 23 63% $31,170

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1270 on the SAT, with an average of 1187. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does West Chester University of Pennsylvania require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 26.
How hard is it to get into West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania admits 78% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 83% return for a second year.
Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.