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Pennsylvania Western University

PennWest University

California, Pennsylvania 15419

Campus Vibe

Mid-SizeRuralPublic

Known for health sciences

Pennsylvania Western University is a public institution in California with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1076, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,295 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,352.

Established

2022

Mascot

Various

Type

Public

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94%Acceptance

1076SAT Avg

8,134Students

17:1Student:Faculty

51%Grad Rate

$47,295Earnings 10yr

$19,352Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Pennsylvania Western University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1076

Reading & Writing

480590

Math

460580

ACT Score Range

Composite

2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1076

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,388

Tuition (out-of-state)$16,006

Room & Board$13,200

Books & Supplies$1,240

Total Cost of Attendance$27,618

Average Net Price$19,352

Median Debt at Graduation$23,725

Monthly Payment (10yr)$252

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,651

$30–48K$15,059

$48–75K$18,863

$75–110K$23,147

$110K+$24,265

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,352

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

43.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

8,134

Gender Split

61% / 39%

Women / Men

First Generation

37%

Pell Grant Recipients

37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%

Black 8%

Hispanic 4%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.0%

Freshman Retention70.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,474

8 Years$43,589

10 Years$47,295

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$38,700

Men

$50,900

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•In 1864 the school relocated to a new location, now the center of the campus' present location, the following year it was chartered as a normal school.
•In 1914 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania bought the school, renamed it to California State Normal School, and converted it to a two-year school for training elementary school teachers.
•In 1928 the state restored the four year programs and it became California State Teachers College.
•The college's offerings continued expanding through the first part of the 20th century, eventually renaming as California State College in 1959 and adding a graduate program in 1962.
•On 1 July 1983, the school joined the newly formed State System of Higher Education, gained university status and became California University of Pennsylvania.

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Source: Wikipedia