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  • CALIFORNIA, PA
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PennWest California

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      B minus
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      A+
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B+
    PennWest California is a public college located in California, Pennsylvania in the Pittsburgh Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,863 undergraduate students. The PennWest California acceptance rate is 94%. Popular majors include Nursing, Business, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 51% of students, PennWest California alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,300.
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    250 UNIVERSITY AVE
    CALIFORNIA, PA 15419
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
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    PennWest California Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    94%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    920-1120
    ACT Range
    17-23
    Application Fee
    $35
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    calu.edu/admissions/apply/index.aspx

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $19,116 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,915 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Nursing
      165 Graduates
    • Business
      100 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      86 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      62 Graduates
    • Psychology
      56 Graduates
    • Information Science
      55 Graduates
    • Social Science Research Methods
      55 Graduates
    • Arabic Language and Literature
      48 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      48 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      44 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    18
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    8
    Online Associates Programs
    3
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    7
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      41%
    • On Campus
      36%
    • Online
      23%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,863 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    922
    Undergrads Over 25
    22%
    Pell Grant
    46%
    Varsity Athletes
    5%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $41,600 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    51%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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