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Pennsylvania Western University

Online Programs Graduate Programs Compare to Rivals
Acceptance Rate 94.33 %
SAT Average 1,060
Tuition & Fees $16,054
($11,436)
Student Population 10,834
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,318

Academic Overview

Pennsylvania Western University is a public, four-years institute located in California, Pennsylvania. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $11,436 for Pennsylvania residents and $16,054 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,261 for Pennsylvania residents and $12,386 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 10,834 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 94.33% and the graduation rate is 52% last year.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Pennsylvania Western's tuition & fees is $11,436 for Pennsylvania residents and $16,054 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $11,261 for in-state students and $12,386 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,436$16,054
Graduate$11,261$12,386
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Pennsylvania Western. The acceptance rate of Pennsylvania Western is 94.33% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.33%. The average graduation rate is 52% and the transfer-out rate is 1%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,318 and 72% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 10,834 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Pennsylvania Western University is 94.33 %.
Acceptance Rate
94.33%
Graduation Rate for Pennsylvania Western University is 52 %
Graduation Rate
52%
Transfer-out Rate for Pennsylvania Western University is 1 %
Transfer-out Rate
1%
Retention Rate for Pennsylvania Western University is 72 %
Retention Rate
72%
Student Population for Pennsylvania Western University is 10,834
Student Population
10,834
Student to Faculty Ratio for Pennsylvania Western University is 18 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,318 at Pennsylvania Western University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,318

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419
Phone724-938-4000
WEBhttps://www.pennwest.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.pennwest.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.pennwest.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.pennwest.edu/tuition-and-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://pennwest.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.pennwest.edu/military
Athletichttps://www.pennwest.edu/consumer-information
Disability Servicehttps://www.pennwest.edu/equity-title-ix#drs

Offered Degrees

Pennsylvania Western offers 260 major programs through online and on-site education where 126 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's318
Bachelor's10115
Master's3124
Doctorate (Practical)44
Less Than 1 Year Certificate3321
1-2 Years Certificate22
Post-Bachelor's Certificate4743
Post-Master's Certificate119

Special Learning Opportunities

Pennsylvania Western University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:5,119)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,900)

Veterans Benefits

Pennsylvania Western University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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