California University of Pennsylvania
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About California University of Pennsylvania
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
California University of Pennsylvania is a small public university located on a suburban campus in California, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,463, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The university offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,716, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,574.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankConsidered (not required)
Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Considered (not required)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-24
SAT 25th-75th Percentile940-1150
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
7k
Students enrolled
80%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
78%
Unknown
2%
Black
10%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
5,207
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.80% online, 20% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
51% On-campus
49% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates47% online
Associate23% online
Bachelor's19% online
Graduate Certificate92% online
Master's65% online
Doctorate75% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Graduate | $9,288 | $13,932 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $10,416 |
| On-campus other expenses | $5,002 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,794 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,002 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,634 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $24,134 | $27,992 |
| Off-campus without family | $24,512 | $28,370 |
| Off-campus with family | $15,350 | $19,208 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
57%
State Grant Aid
38%
Institution Grant Aid
82%
Pell Grant
38%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debtafter graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|
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