California University of Pennsylvania
250 University Ave
California PA 15419
(724) 938-4400
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Fringe
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
8,519 (6,925 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
82% / 18%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
44% / 56%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
81% / 19%
- In-State / Out-of-State
92% / 8%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$7,676
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$11,010
- Room & Board$9,320
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
89%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,735
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,599
- Students Admitted
2,807
(61%)
- Students Enrolled1,370
(30%)
- Average High School GPA3.3
- Students in top 10% of HS Class7%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-530
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
440-530
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Management Science, General
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Tourism and Travel Services Management
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology, General
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Communication Disorders, General
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Gerontology
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physical Sciences
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Social Sciences, Other
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Graphic Design
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Intermedia/Multimedia
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,599
- Students Admitted
2,807
(61%)
- Students Enrolled1,370
(30%)
- Average High School GPA3.3
- Students in top 10% of HS Class7%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class28%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class65%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-530
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
440-530
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$25
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$7,676
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$11,010
- Room & Board$9,320
- Books & Supplies$900
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$231
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$370
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid89%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,735
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants27%$3,504
- Pell Grants27%$2,874
- Other Federal Grants22%$789
- State & Local Grants40%$3,021
- Institutional Grants24%$2,181
- Federal Loans70%$3,169
- Non-Federal Loans14%$8,676
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