College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1871 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
10,838 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$12,229,836 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$35 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$6,147 in-state, 13,507 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,208 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
215 |
Honor Societies: |
Accounting-Beta Alpha Psi, Communication studies - Pi Kappa Delta, Communications-Lambda Pi Eta, Counseling (Chi Sigma Iota), Criminal Justice-Lambda Alpha Epsilon, Economics-Omicron Delta Epsilon, Education-Delta Kappa Gamma, Education-Kappa Delta Pi, Education-Phi Delta Kappa, Educational Services-Chi Alpha Epsilon, English-Sigma Tau Delta, Foreign Languages-Alpha Mu Gamma, Geography-Gamma Theta Upsilon, Geology-Sigma Gamma Epsilon, History-Phi Alpha Theta, Kinesiology-Phi Epsilon Kappa, Leadership - Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), Literacy (Reading) - Alpha Upsilon Alpha, Mathematical Sciences-Pi Mu Epsilon, Music-Pi Kappa Lambda, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Nursing-Sigma Theta Tau, Philosophy-Phi Sigma Tau, Physics-Sigma Pi Sigma, Political Science- Pi Sigma Alpha, Psychology-Psi Chi, Social Science- Pi Gamma Mu, Social Work- Phi Alpha, Sociology- Alpha Kappa Delta, Theater Arts-Alpha Psi Omega; |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ / Christian Impact, Catholic Newman Student Association Center, Chosen Generation Outreach Ministries, College Bible Fellowship, Covenant Campus Fellowship, CrossSeekers, Gospel Choir, Gospel Choir - Praise Project, Hillel Jewish Student Union, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Heritage Programs, Latter Day Saint Student Association, Lutheran Student Association, Muslim Student Association, New Generation Campus Ministry, University Christian Fellowship, Young Life; |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union (BSU), Asian American Organization, Black Men United, INDU (Indo-American Association), LASO- Latino American Student Organization; |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Concert Choir, Brass Ensemble, University Chorale, Cantori Donne (Advanced Women Choir), American Choral Directors Association , Collegium Musicum, SIGMA (Swope Inter-Greek Music Association), Saxophone Ensemble, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Opera Theater Ensemble, Pennsylvania Music Teacher Association, Percussion Ensemble, Mastersingers Ensemble, Men Chorus, Alpha Phi Omega, The Abbe Society, American Cancer Society, Best Buddies, Caring for Children Collaboration, Circle K International, Cystic Fibrosis Organization, Emergency Medical Services, Friars' Society, Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Pi Gamma Kappa, Rotaract (Kensington Harvest Project), University Ambassadors/Alumni Student Connection, Equestrian Club, Fencing, Ice hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Volleyball, Roller Hockey Club, Rugby-Men, Shotokan Karate, Skate Club, Ski Club, Sports Club Council, Women's Soccer, Women's Water Polo; |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Quad (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
11 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
2 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
N/A |
Number of Sororities: |
12 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
N/A |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other |
Remedial: |
math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
career, personal, academic, psychological |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
744,976 |
Library Facilities: |
Main Library, Swope Music Library, Philips Autograph Library, Library special collections |
Museums |
Geology Museum, Planetarium, Darlington Herbarium, Robert B. Gordon Natural Area for Environmental Studies, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Main Stage Theatre, J.Peter Adler Studio Theatre, Swope Recital Hall, Mitchell Hall Art Gallery, Long Gallery |
Computers Available: |
1,000 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
900 |
Wired Labs: |
700 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
2,400 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (68%), women's dorms (6%), apartment for single students (25%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (0%) |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
388 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Philadelphia (23), West Chester, PA (Brandywine Airport) (5) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Exton (3) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
West Chester, PA (0) |
Cars Permittedt: |
No |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Widener University) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (St. Joseph's University) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, other |
Popular Events: |
Homecoming, Alumni Weekend, Visiting Artist Series (e. g. , Hungarian Symphony, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Josh Gracin), Philips Lecture Series (e. g. , Ben & Jerry Lecture), LUVIM (Leadership, Unity, and Volunteerism, and Image Maker) programs featuring contemporary speakers/issues, Contemporary Film Series, Theatre Series (both WCU and external productions), Dance Production Workshop, Contemporary Dance Company, School of Music Concert Series with faculty recitals and student musical and choral performances, Brandywine Ballet, Kennett Symphony, Annual WCU Poetry Conference, Travel Adventure Series, Family Series (e. g. , Bradley Fields Magic Theatre & Illusion Show, Dinosaur Rock!), art exhibitions (student, faculty, and external artists); |
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