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Pennsylvania Western University

Also known as: PennWest University

📍 California, Pennsylvania🏛️ Town Setting👥 7,451 Undergrads🔗 www.pennwest.edu

Overview

Pennsylvania Western University is an medium public research university in California, Pennsylvania. It enrolls about 7,451 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 94%. Graduates earn a median of $47,295 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

94%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,063

480–580

Net Price

$18,256

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

52%

Retention

72%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$47,295

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

94.3%

SAT Average

1,063

ACT Composite

17–25

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200480 – 580 (mid 50%)800

Math

200460 – 560 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 25 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,436

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$16,054

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$26,916

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$18,256

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$13,944
$30,001 – $48,000	$14,171
$48,001 – $75,000	$16,517
$75,001 – $110,000	$20,633
$110,001 +	$23,272

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

59.8%

Academics & Programs

Pennsylvania Western University offers programs across 27 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

19.4%

Business, Management & Marketing

10.9%

Education

10.4%

Social Sciences

8.7%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

6.4%

Visual & Performing Arts

6.3%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

6.2%

Psychology

5.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

52%

On-Time (4yr)

38%

Retention (FT)

72%

% Earning >$25K

75%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$38,474

8 years

$43,589

10 years

$47,295

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

52.6%

White

57.4%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

71.4%

Black or African American

8.4%

Asian

0.9%

Hispanic / Latino

4.5%

Two or more races

3.2%

International

1.4%

Gender

Women

60.7%

Men

39.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pennsylvania Western University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 94%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1063.

How much does Pennsylvania Western University cost?

In-state tuition is $11,436, and out-of-state is $16,054. Average net price after financial aid is $18,256.

What is Pennsylvania Western University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Education.

What's the graduation rate at Pennsylvania Western University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 52%, and 72% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.