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West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610 436-2552
Fax: 610 436-3049

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Tuition and Fees

All rates are per semester.

Undergraduate In-state Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate Out of State Tuition & Fees

Graduate In-state Tuition & Fees 

Graduate Out of State Tuition & Fees

MBA Tuition & Fees

Instructional Technology Fee

Distance Education Access Fee

General Fee

General Fee Components and Descriptions

Room Charges

Meal Plans

2011 - 2012 Tuition and Fees *

(See Summer School Information for summer rates)

All bills must be paid on or before the bill due date.

Bills will be sent electronically to the student's WCU e-mail account.

 

Student Recreation Center Fee

The student recreation center fee will support the construction and operation of a new facility being built on campus. Planned for opening in the fall 2012, the building will include a fitness center, track, gym, multi-activity courts, rock-climbing wall, and other amenities. This fee is being phased in by class year beginning with the fall 2010 semester for the students indicated below who will be using the facility.

(Seniors & non-degree students are not subject to the fee during the construction period.)

Juniors (up to and including 89.5 credits at billing time)
Full-time students	$59.00
Part-time students	$27.00
Freshmen & Sophomores (up to and including 59.5 credits at billing time)
Full-time students	$79.00
Part-time students	$36.00

When the student recreation center is opened, all full-time undergraduate and graduate students will be assessed the full $133 per semester fee. Part-time undergraduate and graduate students will be charged an amount proportionate to the number of credits taken.

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Student Recreation Center Fee

The student recreation center fee will support the construction and operation of a new facility being built on campus. Planned for opening in the fall 2012, the building will include a fitness center, track, gym, multi-activity courts, rock-climbing wall, and other amenities. This fee is being phased in by class year beginning with the fall 2010 semester for the students indicated below who will be using the facility.

(Seniors & non-degree students are not subject to the fee during the construction period.)

Juniors (up to and including 89.5 credits at billing time)
Full-time students	$59.00
Part-time students	$27.00
Freshmen & Sophomores (up to and including 59.5 credits at billing time)
Full-time students	$79.00
Part-time students	$36.00

When the student recreation center is opened, all full-time undergraduate and graduate students will be assessed the full $133 per semester fee. Part-time undergraduate and graduate students will be charged an amount proportionate to the number of credits taken.

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*The part time graduate general fee does not include the Health Center Fee.

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* The part time graduate general fee does not include the Health Center Fee.

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Special Graduate Program Rates Students in the following programs of study will be charged an additional 10% in tuition: M.A. in Communicative Disorders, M.S.W (Social Work); M.Ed in Counseling / Student Affairs
In-State
Credits	Tuition	Technology Fee	General Fee *	Total
1 credit	$457.60	$20.00	$67.59	$545.19
2 credits	$915.20	$40.00	$135.18	$1,090.38
3 credits	$1,372.80	$60.00	$202.77	$1,635.57
4 credits	$1,830.40	$80.00	$270.36	$2,180.76
5 credits	$2,288.00	$100.00	$337.95	$2,725.95
6 credits	$2,745.60	$120.00	$403.54	$3,269.14
7 credits	$3,203.20	$140.00	$469.13	$3,812.33
8 credits	$3,660.80	$160.00	$534.72	$4,355.52
9 credits	$4,118.40	$180.00	$712.32	$5,010.72
10 credits	$4,576.00	$200.00	$712.32	$5,488.32
11 credits	$5,033.60	$220.00	$712.32	$5,965.92
12 credits	$5,491.20	$240.00	$712.32	$6,443.52
13 credits	$5,948.80	$260.00	$712.32	$6,921.12
14 credits	$6,406.40	$280.00	$712.32	$7,398.72
15 credits	$6,864.00	$300.00	$712.32	$7,876.32
Out of State
Credits	Tuition	Technology Fee	General Fee *	Total
1 credit	$686.40	$30.00	$67.59	$783.99
2 credits	$1,372.80	$60.00	$135.18	$1,567.98
3 credits	$2,059.20	$90.00	$202.77	$2,351.97
4 credits	$2,745.60	$120.00	$270.36	$3,135.96
5 credits	$3,432.00	$150.00	$337.95	$3,919.95
6 credits	$4,118.40	$180.00	$403.54	$4,701.94
7 credits	$4,804.80	$210.00	$469.13	$5,483.93
8 credits	$5,491.20	$240.00	$534.72	$6,265.92
9 credits	$6,177.60	$270.00	$712.32	$7,159.92
10 credits	$6,864.00	$300.00	$712.32	$7,687.32
11 credits	$7,550.40	$330.00	$712.32	$8,592.72
12 credits	$8,236.80	$360.00	$712.32	$9,309.12
13 credits	$8,923.20	$390.00	$712.32	$10,025.52
14 credits	$9,609.60	$420.00	$712.32	$10,741.92
15 credits	$10,296.00	$450.00	$712.32	$11,458.32

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2011 - 2012 Tuition

Undergraduate:
Instate
Full-time	12-18 credits	$3,120.00
(An additional $260.00 per credit for each credit over 18)
Part-time	1-11 credits	$260.00 per credit
Out of State
Full-time	12-18 credits	$7,800.00
(An additional $650.00 per credit for each credit over 18)
Part-time	1-11 credits	$650.00 per credit
Graduate:
Instate
		$416.00 per credit *
Out of State
		$624.00 per credit *
*  Students in the following programs of study will pay an additional 10% in tuition:  M.A in Communicative Disorders M.S.W (Social Work) M.Ed in Counseling and Student Affairs

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Instructional Technology Fee 2011 - 2012 (mandatory)
To enhance classroom technology.

Undergraduate
Full-time (12 or more credits)
In-State	$174.00 (flat rate)
Out of State	$263.00 (flat rate)
Part-time  (1 - 11 credits)
In-State	$15.00 per credit
Out of State	$23.00 per credit
Graduate
In-state	$20.00 per credit
Out of State	$30.00 per credit

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Distance Education Access Fee 2011-2012

Students enrolled in any Distance Education course will be charged an Access Fee worth up to 20% of the tuition for that course in lieu of general fees for that course.

 

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General Fee 2011 - 2012 (mandatory)

Undergraduate Full-time (12 or more credits)	$764.65 (flat rate)
Undergraduate Part-time      (1 - 11 credits)	$63.72 per credit

Graduate Full-time ( 9 credits or more)	$712.32 (flat rate)
Graduate Part-time    (less than 9 credits)	$67.59 per credit*

*The part time graduate general fee does not include the Health Center Fee. Part-time graduate students (registering for less than nine graduate credits) have the option of electing to pay the Student Health Center Fee ($12.78 per credit).  Acceptance or rejection of this option must be made at the time of initial registration for each semester or summer session.

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General Fee Components 2011 - 2012

Undergraduate Full-time Total	$764.65
Educational Services	$312.00
*Students pay this fee in lieu of specific department charges. These funds are used for instructional equipment and supplies for professors, maintenance of library circulation materials, and supports academic computing services.
Health Fee	$115.00
Covers the use of the University Health Center.
SSI	$164.33
Funds student activities, services, clubs, and sports.
Sykes Expansion	$60.00
Supports recent renovations of the Sykes Union Building, which feature new and improved student services.
Sykes Union	$65.00
Pays for the operation and use of the Sykes Student Union building.
Parking Improvement	$48.32
This fee is dedicated to improving the quality and availability of campus parking for students. Improvements include new student parking spaces, improved shuttle service between North and South campus, and various safety improvements.
Student Recreation Center Fee  (Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors ONLY)
The student recreation center fee will support the construction and operation of a new facility being built on campus. Planned for opening in the fall 2012, the building will include a fitness center, track, gym, multi-activity courts, rock-climbing wall, and other amenities. This fee is being phased in by class year beginning with the fall 2010 semester for the students indicated below who will be using the facility. (Seniors & non-degree students are not subject to the fee during construction.) Juniors (up to and including 89.5 credits at billing time)   Full-time students (12 or more credits) $59.00 Part-time students (1- 11 credits) 27.00 Freshmen & Sophmores (up to and including 59.5 credits at billing time) Full-time students (12 or more credits) Part-time ( 1- 11 credits ) $79.00 Part-time ( 1- 11 credits ) $36.00 When the student recreation center is opened, all full-time undergraduate and graduate students will be assessed the full $133 per semester fee. Part-time undergraduate and graduate students will be charged an amount proportionate to the number of credits taken.

Undergraduate Part-time Total	$63.72 per redit
Educational Services	$26.00 per credit
Health Fee	$9.58 per credit
SSI	$13.69 per credit
Sykes Expansion	$5.00 per credit
Sykes Union	$5.42 per credit
Parking Improvement	$4.03 per credit
Student Recreation Center Fee  (Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors ONLY)
The student recreation center fee will support the construction and operation of a new facility being built on campus. Planned for opening in the fall 2012, the building will include a fitness center, track, gym, multi-activity courts, rock-climbing wall, and other amenities. This fee is being phased in by class year beginning with the fall 2010 semester for the students indicated below who will be using the facility. (Seniors & non-degree students are not subject to the fee during construction.) Juniors (up to & including 89.5 credits at billing time)   Full-time students (12 or more credits) $59.00 Part-time students (1- 11 credits) 27.00 Freshmen & Sophmores (up to & including 59.5 credits at billing time) Full-time students (12 or more credits) Part-time ( 1- 11 credits ) $79.00 Part-time ( 1- 11 credits ) $36.00 When the student recreation center is opened, all full-time undergraduate and graduate students will be assessed the full $133 per semester fee. Part-time undergraduate and graduate students will be charged an amount proportionate to the number of credits taken.

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Graduate Full-time Total	$712.32
Educational Services	$414.00
Students pay this fee in lieu of specific department charges. These funds are used for instructional equipment and supplies for professors, maintenance of library circulation materials, and supports academic computing services.
Health Fee	$115.00
Covers the use of the University Health Center.
GSA	$10.00
Funds student activities, services, clubs, and sports.
Sykes Expansion	$60.00
Supports recent renovations of the Sykes Union Building, which feature new and improved student services.
Sykes Union	$65.00
Pays for the operation and use of the Sykes Student Union building.
Parking Improvement	$48.32
This fee is dedicated to improving the quality and availability of campus parking for students. Improvements include new student parking spaces, improved shuttle service between North and South campus, and various safety improvements.

Graduate Part-time Total	$80.37 per credit
Educational Services	$46.00  per credit
Health Fee	$12.78 per credit*
GSA	$2.00 per credit
Sykes Expansion	$7.00 per credit
Sykes Union	$7.22 per credit
Parking Improvement	$5.37 per credit

*The part time graduate general fee does not include the Health Center Fee.   Part-time graduate students (registering for less than nine graduate credits) have the option of electing to pay the Student Health Center Fee ($12.78 per credit).  Acceptance or rejection of this option must be made at the time of initial registration for each semester or summer session.

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Room Charges 2011 - 2012

Rates listed below are per semester for Traditional (University Owned) Residence Halls: Goshen, Killinger, McCarthey, Tyson, Wayne & South Campus Apartment Complex

 

Traditional North Campus Double	$2,424.00
Traditional North Campus Single	$3,238.00
South Campus Apartment Complex Double	$2,816.00
South Campus Apartment Complex Single	$3,064.00
College Arms Single	$4,800.00
College Arms 1 Bed Double	$4,000.00
College Arms 1 Bed Triple	$3,400.00
College Arms 1 bed Quad	$3,100.00
College Arms 2 Bed Single	$4,400.00
College Arms 2 Bed Double	$3,700.00

For more information on traditional WCU housing visit Residence Life and Housing

Affiliated Residence Halls includes: Allegheny, Brandywine, University Hall and The Village at West Chester University

For information on Affiliated housing (USH) please visit University Student Housing (USH)

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Meal Plans 2011 - 2012 (All meal plans include $250 flex.)

Rates are per semester.

North Campus residents MUST select a * marked plan

Unlimited Meals per week + $250 Flex Dollars	$1,500.00 *
14 Meals per week + $250 Flex Dollars	$1,218.00 *
12 Meals per week + $250 Flex Dollars	$1,191.00 *
9 Meals per week + $250 Flex Dollars	$1,121.00 *
7 Meals per week + $250.00 Flex Dollars  (ONLY available to South Campus & Off Campus residents)	$1,060.00
Flex Dollars (Minimum)	$250.00
(ONLY available to South Campus & Off Campus residents)

For more information visit Residence Life and Housing

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