Pennsylvania Western University is a four-year, public school located in California, PA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics 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%).

Pennsylvania Western's acceptance rate is 94.01% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.00%. The median SAT scores is 1070 and the ACT socre is 22.

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
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.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »94.01% Acceptance Rate / 28.00% 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

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus 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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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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