California University of Pennsylvania
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$7,716
Avg in-state tuition
$11,574
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About California University of Pennsylvania
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.
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 awards7k
Students enrolled
80%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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
Percent of Programs Online
51% On-campus
49% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 47% online
Associate 23% online
Bachelor's 19% online
Graduate Certificate 92% online
Master's 65% online
Doctorate 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
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
- 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.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Tourism and Travel Services Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
10English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Arabic Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Arabic Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Arabic Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Arabic Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
13Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
14History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
15History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
17Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
18Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computational and Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computational and Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computational and Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computational and Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Science and Theory
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Science and Theory
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Science and Theory
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Science and Theory
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
21Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
22Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
23Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
24Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
25Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
26Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
27Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
28Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
29Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
30Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Technology
BA
MA
DOC
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