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California University of Pennsylvania

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

California, PA

$7,716

Avg in-state tuition

$11,574

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About California University of Pennsylvania

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

97% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

48% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile 18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1150

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

7k

Students enrolled

80%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

78%

Black

10%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

61%

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

Yes

Online Programs

73

Total Online Enrollment

5,207

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

51% On-campus

49% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 47% online

Associate Check Bold 23% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 19% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 92% online

Master's Check Bold 65% online

Doctorate Check Bold 75% 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 for the 2021–2022 academic year.

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

Federal Grant Aid $4,003
State Grant Aid $2,958
Institution Grant Aid $2,896
Pell Grant Aid $4,496

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

10

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

11

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

14

History

BA

MA

DOC

15

History

BA

MA

DOC

16

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

17

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

18

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

19

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

20

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

21

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

22

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

23

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

24

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

25

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

26

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

27

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

28

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

29

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

30

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.