Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA · Town · 7,451 students

Year

Public

Town

Medium (3k–10k)

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Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education

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Location

California, PA, 15419 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

PIT · Pittsburgh

35 mi away

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Admission Rate

94%

Cost of Attendance

$26,916

per academic year

Graduation Rate

51%

Median Earnings

$47,295

10 yrs after entry

Median Debt

$23,725

at graduation

Enrollment

7,451

Medium (3k–10k)

Cost

In-state tuition

$11,436

Out-of-state tuition

$16,054

Room & board

$12,690

Avg net price

$18,256

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$13,944

$30–48k

$14,171

$48–75k

$16,517

$75–110k

$20,633

$110k+

$23,272

Admissions

Admit rate

94%

SAT average

1063

480–580 range

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

Outcomes

Graduation rate

51%

1st-yr retention

72%

Consumer completion

54%

Median earnings (6yr)

$38,474

Median earnings (10yr)

$47,295

Median debt

$23,725

Monthly loan payment

$252

Student Body

Men 39%Women 61%

Student : Faculty ratio

■ Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

38%

First-generation

37%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

23.0

Part-time students

13%

Race & ethnicity

White

71%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

10%

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$38,474

10 years after entry

$47,295

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing210

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities149

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness144

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods134

Criminal Justice and Corrections118

Business Administration, Management and Operations118

Fine and Studio Arts91

Psychology, General77

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services75

Biology, General58

Social Sciences, General55

Research and Experimental Psychology51

English Language and Literature, General46

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions46

Computer and Information Sciences, General45

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General44

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Institutional

Avg faculty salary

$11,870/mo

Instructional spend/student

$11,506

Federal loan rate

60%