Department of Education's 2020 IPEDS survey response for West Chester University of Pennsylvania and represent reported costs for the 2020-2021 academic year. Out-of-state students who don't have Pennsylvania residence can expect a one year cost of $39,743.Ĭitation: Price data from the U.S. The total tuition and living expense budget for in-state Pennsylvania residents to go to WCU is $28,169 for the 2020/2021 academic year. Off-campus students should budget for $2,520 in other miscellaneous living expenses. If living on-campus, students should budget for $2,520 in additional living expenses. The estimated annual cost for books and supplies is $1,200. Students electing to live off campus elsewhere in West Chester should budget at least this amount. On campus room and board is provided by the school at a cost of $13,978 per academic year. The school charges an additional fees of $2,755 in addition to tuition bringing the total effective in-state tuition to $10,471. If attending from out-of-state, the tuition is $19,290 which represents a 150% premium. Tuition ranks 10th in Pennsylvania amongst 4 year colleges for affordability and is the 120th most expensive 4 year college in the state. The cost is 73% cheaper than the average Pennsylvania tuition of $28,226 for 4 year colleges. This is 3% more expensive than the national average public four year tuition of $7,460. West Chester University of Pennsylvania tuition is $7,716 per year for in-state residents.