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Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA • public • II
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Acceptance
93.7%
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Grad Rate
51%
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Cost
$22,986 / $26,844

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town (Distant)
Student Population
Undergrad: 9,288 • Total: 13,624
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
California, PA
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Website
www.pennwest.edu
Region
Mid East
Carnegie Classification
M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 3,607 (38.8%) • Female: 5,681 (61.2%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
93.7%
5,796 admitted from 6,189 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 480-590
Math: 460-580
Total: 940-1170
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
20-26
Application Types Offered
RD —
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$35
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
Rolling: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
51.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
34.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
70.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$22,986
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$26,844
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,716
Out-of-state: $11,574
Room & Board
$11,790
Books & Supplies
$3,480
Students Receiving Pell Grants
38%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
II
Men's Sports (9)
Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
2.5 GPA
In-State Awards
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total
5 automatic scholarships (7 total)
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Common questions about Pennsylvania Western University

What is Pennsylvania Western University's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania Western University accepts 94% of applicants, from 6,189 applications.
How much does Pennsylvania Western University cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,716 in-state and $11,574 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for Pennsylvania Western University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 20 and 26 on the ACT.
What is Pennsylvania Western University's graduation rate?
51% of students graduate within six years.