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Pennsylvania Western University

California, Pennsylvania · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$38,474

Acceptance Rate

94%

Graduation Rate

50%

Annual Tuition

$11,388

At a Glance

Total Students

8,134

Retention Rate

70%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

57%

Median Debt

$23,725

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Pennsylvania Western University, California, is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 93.7%. The university enrolls 8,134 students. The average in-state tuition is $11,388. Over half of the students receive financial aid, at 56.8%.

Graduation rates are 49.5%, with a retention rate of 70.4%. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $45,005, with $38,474 after five years, and $47,295 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $23,725.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$45k

1 YEAR

$38k

5 YEARS

$47k

10 YEARS

Top 76% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Pennsylvania Western University, California graduates earn a median of $45,005. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $38,474. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $47,295. The median debt for graduates is $23,725.

The university has an acceptance rate of 93.7%, a graduation rate of 49.5%, and a retention rate of 70.4%. The in-state tuition is $11,388, and 56.8% of students receive financial aid. The total student population is 8,134.

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Campus Location

California, Pennsylvania

California, PA 15419

Pennsylvania Western University is located in California, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsylvania Western University has an acceptance rate of 93.7%.