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West Chester · Philadelphia · Abroad
Whether you check out everything downtown West Chester has to offer, or travel to far off places through our 670+ study abroad programs, Rams are explorers by nature. Where will WCU take you?
Downtown West Chester
A 10 minute walk from our 403-acre campus will bring you to Downtown West Chester – a historic town stocked with hundreds of shops, restaurants, cafes, festivals, farmers’ markets, and events.
Greatest Main Street in U.S.A.
Best College Town to Live in After Graduation
Top College Town in America
WCU’s convenient location means you can experience the best of the East Coast. Halfway between New York City and Washington, D.C., West Chester is a 2.5 hour drive from both cities. Baltimore; Wilmington, DE; and Philadelphia are also a short road trip away from WCU.
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Washington, D.C.
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Baltimore
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Philadelphia
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Wilmington, DE
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New York
Philadelphia
Hop in a car or in a bus and you’ll be in Philadelphia in under an hour. Situated this close to a big city means one thing: opportunity. Internships, rich history, an international airport, and famous cheesesteaks are at your fingertips.
Did you know that WCU has a Philadelphia campus? Programs at our Philly campus are designed for transfer students interested in part-time study, and in-class, hybrid, and online options are available.
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Study Abroad
Want to travel much further? Let WCU take you anywhere you’ve ever dreamed.
We offer more than 670 ways to explore the world, and you can study abroad on any continent except Antarctica.
Best of all – based on your program – you may be able to study abroad for the same tuition and fees you pay at WCU. We offer short-term programs that last from one to three weeks and longer trips that allow you to travel for a semester or a full year.
