Webinar: Recruit and Retain Talent from the National Guard and Reserve

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

The largest of 14 universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the fourth largest university in the Philadelphia area, West Chester University is the leading resource fostering the region’s economic, social and cultural vitality. West Chester University has evolved into a comprehensive university which excels in teacher education, business, health, natural and social sciences, music and the arts. Ranked among Kiplinger’s 100 best values in public colleges, the University is committed to providing access and serving the educational needs of a diverse student body. West Chester University offers over 118 undergraduate, over 80 graduate and 4 doctoral programs in more than 50 fields of study.

Website:

https://www.wcupa.edu/

Category:

Large Public

Military Friendly Rating

We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.

The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

46.85

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

53.19

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

66.22

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

64.81

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

22.14

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

51.46

Why you should attend?

West Chester University strives to create an intentional culture of understanding, acceptance, and success for Veterans, active Military, National Guard Service Members, their family members, and those who support them. The University is committed to facilitating communication among its campus offices in order to serve student Veterans and their families with a coordinated system of service and provide a meaningful transition from the Military to West Chester University. A licensed professional counselor, dedicated to the specialized needs of our student Veteran population, and Veteran and Military Admissions Counselor are on staff. Visitors of the University's Veterans Center can enjoy a worry-free parking slot in the rear of the the building. The Veterans Center physical space recently expanded to include the first and second floors of the building. Additionally, the Veterans Center staff now includes a full-time Administrative Assistant.