Overview

The Urban and Environmental Planning major at the West Chester University is housed within the College of Business and Public Management, which is focused on academic innovation, globalization, sustainability, and community partnerships.

Highlights

Faculty experts

Center for GIS and Spatial Analysis

Research, presentation, and conference attendance opportunities

Study abroad

Scholarships

Internships for credit

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Geography

Physical Geography

Human Geography

Global Cities

Geography of Agriculture, Food & Sustainability

GIS for the Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: The admissions committee prioritizes applicants with strong academic credentials and notifies applicants of a decision on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Chester, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences Urban Planning View 200 other Bachelors in Urban Planning in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay a $45 non-refundable application fee online by credit card. If you are eligible to use an application fee waiver, please refer to the WCU Fee Waiver Policy.

Complete the application for admission.

Arrange for official (translated) transcripts and exam results to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Proof of English language proficiency.

Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT must arrange for official scores to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19290 USD per year during 48 months.
National

19290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19290 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7716 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7716 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for West Chester

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Urban and Environmental Planning.

Available Scholarships

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