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Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA · Public · Distant town · Website

Admission rate
94%
Open
Average net price
$17,839
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings
$51,161
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Pennsylvania Western University is a public college in California, PA with 7,451 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants, and admitted students average 1063 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,839 per year ($13,338 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,161 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
94%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
6,189
Fall 2023
Admitted
5,796
Fall 2023
Yield
28%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing480–580
200800
SAT Math460–560
200800
ACT Composite17–25
136

What Pennsylvania Western University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$26,786
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$12,075
Out-of-state tuition
$17,006

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$13,338
  • $30–48k$14,121
  • $48–75k$14,350
  • $75–110k$19,829
  • $110k+$22,916

Get a personal estimate with Pennsylvania Western University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
51%
Freshman retention
72%
Median earnings
$51,161
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$17,250
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
7,451
Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Receive Pell grants
45%
  • White71%
  • Hispanic5%
  • Black8%
  • Asian1%

Pennsylvania Western University FAQ

What is Pennsylvania Western University's acceptance rate?+

Pennsylvania Western University admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania Western University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1063.

What ACT score do you need for Pennsylvania Western University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–25.

Is Pennsylvania Western University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Pennsylvania Western University?+

In Fall 2023, 6,189 students applied to Pennsylvania Western University and 5,796 were admitted; 1,617 enrolled.

Does Pennsylvania Western University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Pennsylvania Western University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Pennsylvania Western University require an essay?+

Pennsylvania Western University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Pennsylvania Western University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $26,786 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,839.

What is Pennsylvania Western University's graduation rate?+

51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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