Tuition and Fees
Comparing Tuition
The table below illustrates how West Chester University's graduate tuition for Pennsylvania residents compares to the published tuition rates at NASPAA-accredited and other selected MPA programs in the region.* Note - comparative program costs in the chart below reflect 2021-2022 rates. Current rates will updated as information becomes available.
Current Tuition - For a single part-time 3-Credit MPA Course (tuition and fees only for in-state residents)
| School | 3-Credit Course Tuition | 3-Credit Course Fees | 3-Credit Course + Fees | Difference/ 3-Credit Course | Total Credits | Total Tuition w/Fees | Cost Difference/ Program | % Difference/ Program | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester University | $1,548.00 | $457.38 | $2,005.38 | – | 36-39 | $24,064.56 | – | Source | |
| WCU in Philadelphia | $1,392.00 | $328.80 | $1,720.80 | ($284.58) | 36-39 | $20,649.60 | ($3,414.96) | -14.19% | Source |
| Rutgers University - Camden | $2,271.00 | $449.50 | $2,720.50 | $715.12 | 42 | $38,087.00 | $14,022.44 | 58.27% | Source |
| Rutgers University - Newark | $2,271.00 | $351.00 | $2,622.00 | $616.62 | 42 | $36,708.00 | $12,643.44 | 52.54% | Source |
| Villanova University | $2,850.00 | N/A | $2,850.00 | $844.62 | 36 | $34,200.00 | $10,135.44 | 42.12% | Source |
| University of Delaware | $2,850.00 | N/A | $2,850.00 | $844.62 | 36 | $34,200.00 | $10,135.44 | 42.12% | Source |
| PSU - Harrisburg | $2,865.00 | $78/semester | $2,943.00 | $937.62 | 39 | $38,259.00 | $14,194.44 | 58.98% | Source |
| University of Pittsburgh | $2,910.00 | $360/semester | $3,270.00 | $1,264.62 | 48 | $48,720.00 | $24,655.44 | 102.46% | Source |
*Tuition and fees for other universities is based on the best available public information. The above chart is correct but is subject to revision. Tuition and fees are subject to change through the course of the program. Students will have other costs such as books which are not included in the figures shown above.