Office of the Bursar
Finance and Business Services
Student Financial Services
25 University Ave., Room #50
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610 436-2552
Fax: 610 436-3049
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
General Fee Components and Descriptions
2010 - 2011 Tuition and Fees *
(See Summer School Information for summer rates)
All bills must be paid in full on or before the bill due date.
Bills will be sent electronically to the student's WCU e-mail account.
Undergraduate In-State Freshmen & Sophomores: Must add the Student Recreation Center Fee to the Total Cost. (see chart below for amount ) |
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Credits |
Tuition |
Technology Fee |
General Fee |
Total |
1 credit |
$242.00 |
$68.00 |
$61.92 |
$371.92 |
2 credits |
$484.00 |
$68.00 |
$123.84 |
$675.84 |
3 credits |
$726.00 |
$68.00 |
$185.76 |
$979.76 |
4 credits |
$968.00 |
$68.00 |
$247.68 |
$1,283.68 |
5 credits |
$1,210.00 |
$68.00 |
$309.60 |
$1,587.60 |
6 credits |
$1,452.00 |
$68.00 |
$371.52 |
$1,891.52 |
7 credits |
$1,694.00 |
$68.00 |
$433.44 |
$2,195.44 |
8 credits |
$1,936.00 |
$68.00 |
$495.36 |
$2,499.36 |
9 credits |
$2,178.00 |
$68.00 |
$557.28 |
$2,803.28 |
10 credits |
$2,420.00 |
$68.00 |
$619.20 |
$3,107.20 |
11 credits |
$2,662.00 |
$68.00 |
$681.12 |
$3,411.12 |
12-18 credits (Full-time) |
$2,902.00 |
$116.00 |
$742.85 |
$3,760.85 |
19 credits |
$3,144.00 |
$116.00 |
$742.85 |
$4,002.85 |
20 credits |
$3,386.00 |
$116.00 |
$742.85 |
$4,244.85 |
21 credits |
$3,628.00 |
$116.00 |
$742.85 |
$4,486.85 |
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.
(Juniors and Seniors are not subject to the fee during the construction period.)
Sophomores (up to and including 59.5 credits at billing time) |
|
Full-time students |
$59.00 |
Part-time students |
$27.00 |
Freshmen (up to and including 29.5 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.
Undergraduate Out of State Freshmen & Sophomores: Must add the Student Recreation Center Fee to the Total Cost. (see chart below for amount ) |
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Credits |
Tuition |
Technology Fee |
General Fee |
Total |
1 credit |
$605.00 |
$93.00 |
$61.92 |
$759.92 |
2 credits |
$1,210.00 |
$93.00 |
$123.84 |
$1,426.84 |
3 credits |
$1,815.00 |
$93.00 |
$185.76 |
$2,093.76 |
4 credits |
$2,420.00 |
$93.00 |
$247.68 |
$2,760.68 |
5 credits |
$3,025.00 |
$93.00 |
$309.60 |
$3,427.60 |
6 credits |
$3,630.00 |
$93.00 |
$371.52 |
$4,094.52 |
7 credits |
$4,235.00 |
$93.00 |
$433.44 |
$4,761.44 |
8 credits |
$4,840.00 |
$93.00 |
$495.36 |
$5,428.36 |
9 credits |
$5,445.00 |
$93.00 |
$557.28 |
$6,095.28 |
10 credits |
$6,050.00 |
$93.00 |
$619.20 |
$6,762.20 |
11 credits |
$6,655.00 |
$93.00 |
$681.12 |
$7,429.12 |
12-18 credits (Full-time) |
$7,255.00 |
$175.00 |
$742.85 |
$8,172.85 |
19 credits |
$7,860.00 |
$175.00 |
$742.85 |
$8,777.85 |
20 credits |
$8,465.00 |
$175.00 |
$742.85 |
$9,382.85 |
21 credits |
$9,070.00 |
$175.00 |
$742.85 |
$9,987.85 |
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.
(Juniors and Seniors are not subject to the fee during the construction period.)
Sophomores (up to and including 59.5 credits at billing time) |
|
Full-time students |
$59.00 |
Part-time students |
$27.00 |
Freshmen (up to and including 29.5 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
Graduate In-State |
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Credits |
Tuition |
Technology Fee |
General Fee * |
Total |
1 credit |
$387.00 |
$68.00 |
$65.24 |
$520.24 |
2 credits |
$774.00 |
$68.00 |
$130.48 |
$972.48 |
3 credits |
$1,161.00 |
$68.00 |
$195.72 |
$1,424.72 |
4 credits |
$1,548.00 |
$68.00 |
$260.96 |
$1,876.96 |
5 credits |
$1,935.00 |
$68.00 |
$326.20 |
$2,329.20 |
6 credits |
$2,322.00 |
$68.00 |
$391.44 |
$2,781.44 |
7 credits |
$2,709.00 |
$68.00 |
$456.68 |
$3,233.68 |
8 credits |
$3,096.00 |
$68.00 |
$521.92 |
$3,685.92 |
9-15 credits |
$3,483.00 |
$116.00 |
$691.20 |
$4,290.20 |
* 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.
Graduate Out of State
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Credits |
Tuition |
Technology Fee |
General Fee * |
Total |
1 credit |
$619.00 |
$93.00 |
$65.24 |
$777.24 |
2 credits |
$1,238.00 |
$93.00 |
$130.48 |
$1,461.48 |
3 credits |
$1,857.00 |
$93.00 |
$195.72 |
$2,145.72 |
4 credits |
$2,476.00 |
$93.00 |
$260.96 |
$2,829.96 |
5 credits |
$3,095.00 |
$93.00 |
$326.20 |
$3,514.20 |
6 credits |
$3,714.00 |
$93.00 |
$391.44 |
$4,198.44 |
7 credits |
$4,333.00 |
$93.00 |
$456.68 |
$4,882.68 |
8 credits |
$4,952.00 |
$93.00 |
$521.92 |
$5,566.92 |
9-15 credits |
$5,573.00 |
$175.00 |
$691.20 |
$6,439.20 |
2010 - 2011 Tuition
Instructional Technology Fee 2010 - 2011 (mandatory)
To enhance classroom technology.
| Full-Time In-State | |
| Undergraduate & Graduate | $116.00 |
| Full-Time Out-of-State | |
| Undergraduate & Graduate | $175.00 |
| Part-Time In-State | |
| Undergraduate (1-11 credits) | |
| Graduate (1-8 credits) | $68.00 |
| Part-Time Out-of-State | |
| Undergraduate (1-11 credits) | |
| Graduate (1-8 credits) | $93.00 |
General Fee 2010 - 2011 (mandatory)
| Undergraduate Full-time Student | $742.85 |
| Undergraduate Part-time Student | $61.92 per credit |
| Graduate Full-time | $691.20 |
| Graduate Part-time | $78.02 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.
General Fee Components 2010 - 2011
| Undergraduate Full-time Total | $742.85 | ||||||||
| Educational Services | $290.20 | ||||||||
| *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 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. (Juniors and Seniors are not subject to the fee during the construction period.)
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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| Undergraduate Part-time Total | $61.92 per redit | ||||||||
| Educational Services | $24.20 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 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. (Juniors and Seniors are not subject to the fee during the construction period.)
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 | $691.20 |
| Educational Services | $392.88 |
| 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 | $78.02 per credit |
| Educational Services | $43.65 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.
Rates listed below are for Traditional (University Owned) Residence Halls: Goshen,
Killinger, McCarthey, Tyson, Wayne & South Campus Apartment Complex
| North Campus Double | $2,405.00 |
| North Campus Single | $3,212.00 |
| South Campus Double | $2,794.00 |
| South Campus Single | $3,040.00 |
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)
Meal Plans 2010 - 2011 (Note: All meal plans include $150 flex.)
(North Campus residents must select a * marked plan)
| 19 Meals per Week | $1,281.00* |
| 14 Meals per Week | $1,189.00* |
| 10 Meals per Week | $1,088.00* |
| 175 Meals per Semester | $1,154.00* |
| 225 Meals per Semester | $1,260.00* |
| 75 Meals per Semester | $665.00 |
| Flex (minimum) | $150.00 |
For more information visit Residence Life and Housing
