PennWest California Comparison

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Overview

PennWest California
Location California, PA
Setting Town Fringe
Enrollment 6,509
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #1033
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website calu.edu
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Costs

PennWest California
Tuition (In State) $7,716
Tuition (Out of State) $11,574
Room & Board $10,416
Avg Net Price -
Avg Grant Aid $0
% Receiving Grant Aid 0%

Admission

PennWest California
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Applied -
Admitted -
Acceptance Rate
Enrolled %
Avg High School GPA 3.31
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Very Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 18/24
SAT Range 940/1150
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Application Deadline Aug 22, 2025

Academics

PennWest California
Student to Faculty Ratio 19:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (15%)
  • Health Professions (11%)
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (11%)
  • Education (10%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (7%)

Outcomes

PennWest California
Graduation Rate 53%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $42,500
Making Student Loan Payments 64%
Median Student Loan Debt $25,000
Median Loan Payment $258

Diversity

PennWest California
% Men 39%
% Women 61%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 77%
% Black 12%
% Hispanic 3%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

PennWest California
% In-State 86%
% Out-of-State 13%

Campus

PennWest California
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/