West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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CAMPUS PRIDE
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The Campus Pride Index is an overall indicator of institutional commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policy, program and practice. How is this calculated?

	Region: Mid-Atlantic
	City/State: West Chester, PA
	Locale: Small Town (10,000 to 25,000)
	Student Population (FTE): 17,171
	In-State Tuition: $7,716.00
	Out-of-State Tuition: $19,290.00
	Institution Website: http://www.wcupa.edu

	Institution Type:
	Doctoral/Research University Public/State University Residential Campus

LGBTQ Student Opportunities

Colleges and universities want LGBTQ students, faculty and staff to be out and proud as part of the diversity of the campus community. The Campus Pride Index provides campuses the opportunity to come out as LGBTQ-friendly and take responsibility for continually improving their LGBTQ campus climate.

The Campus Pride Index features LGBTQ student opportunities by highlighting the positive work within higher education across the country. Prospective students and families may choose the best LGBTQ campuses searching the tool based on area of study, cost, location, type of campus and LGBTQ-inclusive policy, programs and practice for their college search.

Reminder: Learn more by signing-up for FREE to participate in Campus Pride's LGBTQ-friendly National College Fair Program in eight different cities and the Campus Pride National Online College Fair.

Commitment to LGBTQ Issues

West Chester University of Pennsylvania welcomes all individuals to its programs, services, and activities. As noted in the University’s Non-Discrimination Statement , the university does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal law. The campus' official office of LGBTQ+ Affairs, the Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy, works year-round to enact their mission: "to create an environment where the intersectional experiences of trans and queer people are supported, celebrated, validated and affirmed". The CTQA activates their 4 major values: Advocacy, Social Justice, Wholistic Wellness, and Intersectionality in order to seek opportunities for every member of our campus community to feel a sense of purpose and belonging at WCUPA.

Our Synopsis

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is committed to creating a campus where all students are able to learn and thrive. WCUPA offers the Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy as a resource to our LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff, and to allies seeking to learn and grow alongside the community. The CTQA hosts social and educational programming, performs community outreach, cultivates resources, delivers advocacy training, offers 1 on 1 student support, and much more. The Center for Women and Gender Equity also serves as a space where LGBTQIA+ students can find community and support through programming, initiatives, and a robust commitment to gender equity across identity. WCUPA is also home to the Sexuality and Gender Alliance: a 50-year-old LGBTQIA+ student organization to promote education, awareness, and LGBTQ+ community on campus. Faculty and Staff have the LGBTQIA+ University Caucus where they can find community and help to shape the policy and practices that make West Chester an awesome place to work and learn. LGBTQIA+ students are also involved across the campus in clubs, academic programs, leadership positions, volunteer work and philanthropy, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and so much more. Join us at WCUPA and learn what RAM PRIDE is really about!

Highlights & Organizations

Upcoming events

11/20/2025

Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil

11/6/2025

Speed Roommating

4/26/2026

Lesbian Visibility Week

4/27/2026

Lavender Graduate Celebration 2026

2/25/2026

the OUTlet: LGBTQ+ Basic Needs Fair

Groups & activities

Center for Trans & Queer Advocacy

Admissions

Admissions Office

West Chester University of Pennsylvania Admissions Office

Office of Admissions
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
100 W. Rosedale Avenue

West Chester, PA 19383

Phone: 610-436-3411
Website: https://www.wcupa.edu/_admissions/SCH_ADM/default.aspx

Admission Application Deadline:

Email Campus Admissions

Overall Campus Pride Index Score

The Campus Pride Index has a strong theoretical research foundation in LGBTQ current programs, practices and policies for safer, more inclusive campus learning environments. The index tool has been tested extensively since 2001 and recently updated with new, higher LGBTQ national benchmarks in 2015.

The Campus Pride Index is a vital tool for assisting campuses in learning ways to improve their LGBTQ campus life and ultimately shape the educational experience to be more inclusive, welcoming and respectful of LGBTQ and ally people. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-Friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. Campus Pride commends the campuses participating in the index and their willingness to come out, be visible and actively advocate for improving higher education for LGBTQ people.

Note: Prospective students and families are strongly encouraged to research current state laws for any college/university you are considering. The Campus Pride Index is updated annually and only measures current campus policies, programs and practices. Find information about state laws targeting the LGBTQ+ population on the Movement Advancement Project’s Equality Maps at lgbtmap.org/equality-maps.