Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA
Pennsylvania Western University is a public university located in California, PA, serving approximately 8,134 students. It has an acceptance rate of 94%.
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Tuition
$11,388
Acceptance
93.65%
Students
11,103
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,388
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,006
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,200
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,770
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
51%
Freshman Retention
70%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
93.65%
SAT range
940 - 1170
ACT range
20 - 26
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
11,103
Undergrads
8,134
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
81
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
34
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.74
Property Rate / 1,000
2.21
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
California
Violent Rate / 100k
165
Property Rate / 100k
609
Location
Institution does not report this
California, PA 15419
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