


West Chester University remains the largest university within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.Īmid the nationwide shift in high-school-student demographics, particularly in Pennsylvania, impactful trends were noted in WCU’s large, first-year class this fall:

5% down in *Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from 2021. West Chester University is thriving in the Commonwealth total enrollment for Fiscal Year 2022 is less than 2% down in *headcount and less than. WCU’s overall enrollment continues to be robust and impressive as the country emerges from a pandemic that has prompted many universities and colleges throughout the nation to experience significant enrollment declines.įinal census data for fall 2022 shows that West Chester University continues to exceed 17,000 students as overall enrollment stands strong at 17,275 students. WEST CHESTER - Enrolling the largest first-year class in its history (3,006 first-year students in fall 2022 compared to 2,628 in fall 2021), West Chester University remains the destination of choice for numerous students, as confirmed today by final census data.
