

West Chester University is known for its teachings, wide variety of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, interactive student body, and very comfortable environment, it has 6 different academic schools which provide the best career experience and it is among the best private universities in Pennsylvania, USA. The institution is ranked #600+ by Times Higher Education. The College is ranked #371 nationally by Forbes. West Chester University is ranked #250 among #443 National universities by US News and World Report.

The university falls under the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. In 1983, the university got its current name West Chester University. In 1960, the university was renamed West Chester State College. In 1927, the institution was named West Chester Teachers Schools. Initially, the institution began as West Chester Academy. On September 25, 1871, West Chester University was opened. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). It is a private research institution located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

West Chester University was established in 1871.
