Pennsylvania Western University
250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419
Public 4-year
Key Statistics
20,993
Total Students
11,305
Undergraduates
N/A
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing
Can I get in?
Admissions
94%
Acceptance Rate
5,796 admitted out of 6,189 applicants
Admissions Requirements
High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
College Prep: Required
SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Reading & Writing
480 - 590
Math
460 - 580
16% of first-time students submitted SAT scores
ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Composite
20 - 26
English
20 - 25
2% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
Can I afford it?
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)
In-State
$7,716
Out-of-State
$11,574
Living Arrangements
Living cost information not available
Financial Aid
$19,579
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,651 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,059 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,863 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,147 |
| $110,001+ | $24,265 |
42%
Receive Pell Grants
57%
Students Borrowing
$6,261
Avg. Loan Amount
Will I graduate?
Student Outcomes
Completion Rates
49%
Overall
43%
Full-Time
56%
Part-Time
51%
First-Time Students
58%
Transfer Students
22%
Transfer Out
Time to Degree
4-Year Completion 39%
6-Year Completion 48%
8-Year Completion 49%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years
What's the campus like?
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
34.7% Female
65.3% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
38.6% Some Distance
49.5% No Distance
11.9% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
21.5% Some Distance
63.1% No Distance
15.5% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
White
75% Black or African American
7.7% Hispanic/Latino
4.1% Asian
1.2% American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1% Two or More Races
2.9% Non-Resident Alien
1.2% Unknown
7.6% Popular Programs
1
Social Work.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
4
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Contact Information
Phone
7249384000
Address
250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419
IPEDS ID
498571