Pennsylvania Western University
Pennsylvania Western University is a public 4-year institution in California, PA. It enrolls about 11,305 students and admits roughly 94% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | California, PA 15419 |
| County | Washington County |
| Enrollment | 11,305 |
| Acceptance rate | 94% |
| Applicants / admitted | 6,189 / 5,796 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,388 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $16,006 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 51% |
| Transfer-out rate | 21% |
| Full-time retention rate | 70% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $19,579 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 480–590 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–26 |
| Website | https://www.pennwest.edu/ |
| Phone | 7249384000 |
Admissions
About 6,189 students applied and 5,796 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,617 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $11,388 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $16,006. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $19,579 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,651 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $15,059 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,863 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,147 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,265 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,624 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 51% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Pennsylvania Western University is in California, PA, Washington County. Its coordinates are 40.0650, -79.8868.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania Western University?
About 94% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 6,189 applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania Western University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $11,388 for in-state students and $16,006 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Pennsylvania Western University?
About 11,305 students are enrolled.