Published cost of attendance is $28,394. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $17,018, middle-income families pay around $20,417, higher-income families pay approximately $27,160.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $28,394 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,599 |
| Room and Board | $14,828 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$5,063 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,331 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,018 |
| $30–48k | $17,414 |
| $48–75k | $20,417 |
| $75–110k | $24,715 |
| $110k+ | $27,160 |
Published cost of attendance is $28,394. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $17,018, middle-income families pay around $20,417, higher-income families pay approximately $27,160. Azimuth ranks West Chester University of Pennsylvania #862 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 39.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,362. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,804, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $266 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn median 4-year earnings of $64,804, placing West Chester University of Pennsylvania in the 64.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,965 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 32.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks West Chester University of Pennsylvania #578 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 204 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $98,013, ranked #57 nationally in its major.
