Pennsylvania Western University
Public, 4-year
250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419
Quick Facts
8,134
Total Enrollment
94%
Acceptance Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
$38,474
Median Earnings (6yr)
$11,388
In-State Tuition
$19,352
Avg Net Price
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1076
Avg SAT Score
About Pennsylvania Western University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 250 University Avenue |
| City | California, PA |
| ZIP Code | 15419 |
| County | Washington County |
President/Chief Administrator: Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 8,134 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 61% |
| Male | 39% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 74.3% |
| Black | 8.1% |
| Hispanic | 4.0% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.2% |
| Unknown | 8.1% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 15.2% |
| Part-Time Students | 14.1% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 480 | 540 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 530 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 26 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$11,388
In-State Tuition
$16,006
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,618
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,352
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 37% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 57% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 37% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $23,725 |
| Median Total Debt | $16,750 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $33,723 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 64% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,651 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,059 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,863 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,147 |
| $110,001+ | $24,265 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$38,474
6 Years After
$43,589
8 Years After
$47,295
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $24,177 | 75th percentile: $53,827
Earnings by Family Income Background
$34,054
Low Income
$39,401
Middle Income
$42,381
High Income
Student Outcomes
70%
Full-Time Retention
25%
Part-Time Retention
51%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$11,094
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,634
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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