Pennsylvania Western University
250 University Avenue, California, Pennsylvania 15419
4-year, Public Town: Distant
Key Statistics
11,305
Total Students
8,336
Undergraduates
17 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$11,436
+0.4% from last year
Out-of-State
$16,054
+0.4% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,260
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $12,690
Other Expenses:
$3,570
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $10,680
Other Expenses:
$3,570
With Family
Food & Housing: $9,240
Other Expenses:
$4,530
+30.2%
Total Annual Costs
In-State
$28,956
On Campus
-1.2% from last year
$26,946
Off Campus
+0.3% from last year
$17,226
With Family
+6.9% from last year
Out-of-State
$33,574
On Campus
-1% from last year
$31,564
Off Campus
+0.2% from last year
$21,844
With Family
+5.4% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
39% Female
61% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
85% 25 and Over
15% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
87% Out-of-State
11% International
1% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
18% Some Distance
47% No Distance
35% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
39% Part-Time
61% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
76% Some Distance
14% No Distance
10% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Asian
1% Black or African American
8% Hispanic/Latino
4% White
74% Two or more races
3% Race/ethnicity unknown
8% US Nonresident
1% Popular Programs
1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health Professions and Related Programs
259
graduates
2
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
245
graduates
3
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
240
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Contact Information
Phone
(724) 938-4000
Address
250 University Avenue, California, Pennsylvania 15419
IPEDS ID
498571
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).