Explore West Chester University Hillel
West Chester University has a Jewish student population of approximately 500 and is home to an actively expanding and growing Hillel. Led by a Director of Jewish Student Life, West Chester Hillel holds weekly Shabbat services and weekly social and cultural programming. Hallmark events include High Holiday Services, the annual Hanukkah "Promukkah" formal and a campus-wide Passover Seder.Undergraduate Enrollment
250 Jewish Students (1.8%*)
14,164 Students
*Percent of population
14,164 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
15 Jewish Students (0.6%*)
2,722 Students
*Percent of population
2,722 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
- Kosher Food Available No
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Additional Campus Information
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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Other
- Study Abroad in Israel Unknown
- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 78%
- U.S. Region Mid-Atlantic
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $7,716
- Tuition Out-of-State $19,290
- Out-of-State/Int’l 13% / 1%
- Greek Life Yes
Trips & Experiences
Hillel 818
Looking to travel sooner? There is a Hillel: Birthright Israel trip with Hillel 818 this winter from December 21, 2025–January […]
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