West Chester University

public university in southeastern Pennsylvania

West Chester University (also known as West Chester or West Chester University of Pennsylvania) is a public research university based in West Chester, Pennsylvania.[2] With more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students as of 2023, West Chester is the largest of the 10 owned universities in the state.

West Chester University
TypePublic research university
EstablishedSeptember 25, 1871; 153 years ago (1871-09-25)
Endowment$47.2 million (2019)[1]
PresidentChristopher M. Fiorentino
Location,
U.S.
ColoursPurple and Gold
   
NicknameGolden Rams
Websitewww.wcupa.edu

Notable people

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Notable people who attended the university are people such as, Jill Biden, the current first lady of the United States.

References

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  1. West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Report). U.S. News & World Report. 2019.
  2. "West Chester University". www.wcupa.edu. Retrieved 2023-03-09.