Pennsylvania Western University
250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419
Public 4-year
Key Statistics
10,834
Total Students
7,586
Undergraduates
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing
Can I get in?
Admissions
94%
Acceptance Rate
5,594 admitted out of 5,930 applicants
Admissions Requirements
High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Required
SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Reading & Writing
480 - 580
Math
460 - 560
21% of first-time students submitted SAT scores
ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Composite
17 - 25
English
14 - 24
Math
16 - 24
3% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
Can I afford it?
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)
In-State
$11,388
Out-of-State
$16,006
Living Arrangements
Living cost information not available
Financial Aid
$18,094
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,944 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,171 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,517 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,633 |
| $110,001+ | $23,272 |
43%
Receive Pell Grants
60%
Students Borrowing
$6,172
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 38%
6-Year Completion 47%
8-Year Completion 49%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years
What's the campus like?
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
34.8% Female
65.2% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
36.9% Some Distance
49.6% No Distance
13.5% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
20.3% Some Distance
62.4% No Distance
17.3% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
White
71.8% Black or African American
7.8% Hispanic/Latino
4.4% Asian
1.1% American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1% Two or More Races
3.1% Non-Resident Alien
1.3% Unknown
10.3% Popular Programs
1
Social Work.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
56
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Contact Information
Phone
7249384000
Address
250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419
IPEDS ID
498571