Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Pennsylvania Western University
Pennsylvania Western University is a mid-sized, public institution in California, PA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 7,451 students. The acceptance rate is 94%. 52% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $47,295.
94%
Acceptance
$18,256
Net price
7,451
Enrollment
52%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
94%
Acceptance rate
1,063
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$18,256
Average net price
$11,436
In-state tuition
$16,054
Out-of-state tuition
$12,690
Room & board
$1,260
Books & supplies
$26,916
Total cost of attendance
38%
Students receiving Pell grants
60%
Students with federal loans
$23,725
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$47,295
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,474
Median earnings (6 yrs)
52%
Graduation rate
72%
Retention rate
76%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,506
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
7,451
Total enrollment
13%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
37%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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