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Pennsylvania Western University
California, PAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 94% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Pennsylvania Western University is a public institution located in the town setting of California, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 94%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
94% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 580
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math460 - 560
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 25
1typical 50% range36
94%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences19% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $156,707
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,594
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,607
Earnings 5yr: $101,423
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,801
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $88,001
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,194
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,099
Earnings 5yr: $81,136
Debt: $35,187
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,426
Earnings 5yr: $78,417
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,401
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,807
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,164
Earnings 5yr: $78,932
Debt: $27,660
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,025
Earnings 5yr: $68,841
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,111
Earnings 5yr: $63,163
Debt: N/A
Systems Science and Theory.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,820
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,608
Earnings 5yr: $70,860
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,289
Earnings 5yr: $62,589
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,008
Earnings 5yr: $68,893
Debt: N/A
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,444
Earnings 5yr: $49,734
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,224
Earnings 5yr: $62,370
Debt: N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,684
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,256
In-State Tuition$11,436
Out-of-State Tuition$16,054
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
38%
Pell Grants
60%
Take Loans
64%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,474
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,295
Completion Signals
52%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$181/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$59,333
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