Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA · Public · 7,451 undergrads (medium, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,944 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $14,171 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $16,517 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,633 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,272 |
| All incomes (average) | $18,256 |
Sticker tuition: $11,436 in-state, $16,054 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Average SAT
- 1063
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 38%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 52%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $47,295
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,725
- International undergrads
- 97 (1.2%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing18%
Education13%
Business10%
Visual & Performing Arts9%
Kinesiology & Sports Science7%
Psychology6%
Criminal Justice5%
Computer Science4%
Biology & Life Sciences3%
Social Sciences3%
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