Pennsylvania Western University

Pennsylvania Western University is a four-years, public school located in California, PA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Pennsylvania Western's 2024 tuition & fees is $11,388 for Pennsylvania residents and $16,006 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,713.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 12,778 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Pennsylvania Western University is $11,388 for in-state students and $16,006 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $11,261 for in-state students and $12,386 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,852 for Pennsylvania residents and $16,409 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,187 for Pennsylvania residents and $9,167 for out-of-state students.
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,388$16,006
Graduate$11,261$12,386
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,852$16,409
Graduate$10,187$9,167
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Pennsylvania Western University is 93.65% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.90%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,070.
The average graduation rate is 48%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 12,778 students are attending the school and it does not possess campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 Pennsylvania Western Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »93.65% Acceptance Rate / 27.90% Yield
Test Scores »1,070 SAT / 22 ACT
Graduation Rate »48%
Transfer-out Rate23%
Retention Rate70%(full-time), 33% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.56% (18 to 1)
Student Population »12,778 (9,404 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$6,713

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.
Pennsylvania Western Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Pennsylvania Western University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Pennsylvania Western
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Pennsylvania Western University Directory Information

Address250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419
Phone724-938-4000
WEBSchool's Website
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Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
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