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Ranks 855th overall and 73rd in Pennsylvania

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near California, PA 15419-1394

Surrounding communityFringe town (less than 10 mi. from an urban cluster)
Total Population4,331 (4,331 urban / N/A rural)
Households1,538 (2.04 people per house)
Families599 (2.73 people per family)
Pop. — African American236
Pop. — Asian45
Pop. — Pacific Islander1
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native25
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)4,059
Pop. — Other10
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesYes / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes

Campus Crime Statistics

Ranks 74th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index

  Incidents per 1000 Students
Aggravated assault N/A N/A
Forcible rape N/A N/A
Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter N/A N/A
Robbery N/A N/A
Violent crime N/A N/A
Arson N/A N/A
Burglary 3 0.37
Larceny-theft 45 5.48
Vehicle theft N/A N/A
Property crime 48 5.85

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending California University of Pennsylvania?

Ranks 1445th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $5,178 $5,178 $8,284
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,673 $1,673 $1,762
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $216 $216 $345
FT Graduate Tuition $6,214 $6,214 $9,944
FT Graduate Required Fees $1,903 $1,903 $1,992
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $345 $345 $552
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $18,519 $18,519 $21,714
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $19,257 $19,257 $22,452
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $12,302 $12,302 $15,497

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $6,483 trend  $6,851 $6,483 trend  $6,851 $8,946 trend  $10,046
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $700 trend  $875
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,788 trend  $8,466
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,362 trend  $2,327
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,652 trend  $8,862
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,242 trend  $2,669
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $1,242 trend  $4,576

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$25
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 4,028 (1,825 male / 2,203 female)
Admitted 2,589 (1,198 male / 1,391 female)
Admission rate 64%
First-time Enrollment 1,260 (633 male / 627 female)
FT Enrollment 1,250 (628 male / 622 female)
PT Enrollment 10 (5 male / 5 female)
Total Enrollment7,720

Admission Criteria

What criteria does California University of Pennsylvania use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
College Prep. CompletionRecommended
RecommendationsRecommended
Formal competency demoRecommended
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does California University of Pennsylvania accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceYes
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 1241st for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 12%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 20

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 1100th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 93%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 510
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 530
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 870 / 1040

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm Capacity2,264
Meals per Week19
Room Fee$5,662
Board Fee$2,930

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

California University of Pennsylvania Ranks 1892nd for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $2,878 357 pie   29%
State & Local Grant Aid $2,697 549 pie   44%
Institutional Grant Aid $2,494 243 pie   19%
Student Loan Aid $4,734 905 pie   73%
Any financial aid type   1,040 pie   83%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at California University of Pennsylvania?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
313768
Black Non-Hispanic
215224439
Hispanic
414182
Asian / Pacific Islander
291645
American Indian / Alaskan Native
358
White Non-Hispanic
2,4412,8755,316
Race Unknown
8179451,762
Total 3,577 4,143 7,720

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at California University of Pennsylvania?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
235
Black Non-Hispanic
172037
Hispanic
N/A66
Asian / Pacific Islander
N/A11
American Indian / Alaskan Native
N/A22
White Non-Hispanic
423366789
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 442 398 840

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at California University of Pennsylvania.

  Men Women Total
199 133 332
20 146 166
63 71 134
44 33 77
21 44 65

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 3 20 9 32
Anthropology 1 2 3
Art/Art Studies, General 7 3 10
Athletic Training/Trainer 1 2 4 17 5 29
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 22 2 25
Business Administration and Management, General 1 7 90 36 134
Chemistry, General 1 3 4
Commercial and Advertising Art 9 1 10
Communication Disorders, General 1 25 5 31
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 24 7 33
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 2 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 14 6 21
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 18 5 23
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 6 59 11 77
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4 4
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2 43 8 53
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 10 1 11
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 1 1 121 42 166
Engineering Technology, General 39 11 50
English Language and Literature, General 25 3 28
Environmental Science 6 6 12
French Language and Literature 1 1
Geography 2 20 6 28
Geology/Earth Science, General 20 20
Gerontology 1 8 1 10
Graphic Design 3 12 7 22
History, General 1 11 5 17
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 1 11 7 19
Intermedia/Multimedia 1 5 6
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 1 5 6
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 7 28 14 49
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4 1 51 9 65
Management Science, General 2 13 3 18
Mathematics, General 21 9 30
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 1 8 9
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 47 17 64
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 1 3 4 8
Philosophy 1 1 2
Physical Sciences 25 2 27
Physical Therapist Assistant 1 12 7 20
Physics, General 4 1 5
Political Science and Government, General 1 3 6 5 15
Psychology, General 3 38 12 53
Reading Teacher Education 30 4 34
School Psychology 1 4 1 6
Secondary Education and Teaching 5 1 6
Social Sciences, General 6 12 6 24
Social Sciences, Other 1 10 3 14
Social Work 7 34 12 53
Spanish Language and Literature 3 1 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 33 4 38
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2 31 8 6 2 220 63 332
Total 9 97 12 15 2 1,257 371 1,763

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

California University of Pennsylvania Ranks 479th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $71,534 ($75,278 male / $66,520 female)
Number of FT Faculty 276 (158 male / 118 female)
Number of PT Faculty 103
FT Faculty Ratio 3 : 1
Total Benefits $5,137,783
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California University of Pennsylvania Summary

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California University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Cal U) is a public university located in California, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1864 it purchased 10 acres and moved to what is now the center of its present location, and a year later the school received a charter to be a normal school. In 1874, the institution was renamed SouthWestern Normal School and in 1914 Pennsylvania bought the school, renaming it the California State Normal School and converted it into a 2-year institute for training of elementary school teachers. In 1928 the school moved back to a 4-year curriculum and was renamed the California State Teachers College. The programs offered were expanded over time, and by 1959 the school’s name was condensed to California State College. The school became a part of State System of Higher Education on July 1, 1983, becoming California University of Pennsylvania. Cal U’s nickname is the Vulcans, and its athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division II in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

California University of Pennsylvania Academics

California University of Pennsylvania is unique in its study options. An instance of this, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Weekend College. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Legal Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at California University of Pennsylvania.

Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
Parks/Leisure Facilities Management, Sport/Fitness Administration
Communications & Journalism:
Communications/Rhetoric
English Language and Literature:
English, English Language & Literature – General
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Social Sciences:
Geography, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General
Computer Science:
Computer/Information Sciences – General
Education:
Education – General, Elementary Education, Kindergarten/Preschool Education, Special Education
Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
Gerontology
Popular majors:
fifty-one percent health professions, thirty percent engineering technologies, thirteen percent business per marketing, twenty percent education, twelve percent business per marketing, eight percent security and protective services, seven percent engineering technologies, seven percent health professions, six percent psychology, five percent parks and recreation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biology
Foreign Language and Literature:
Foreign Language & Literature – General, French, German, Russian, Spanish
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Commercial/Advertising Art, Drama/Theater Arts, Graphic Design, Music – General
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Business Administration/Management
Public Administration and Service:
Social Work
History:
History – General
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry, Geology, Physical Sciences – General, Physics
Security and Protective Services:
Criminal Justice Studies
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology, Communication Disorders, Nursing (RN), Physical Therapy Assistance
Philosphy and Religion:
Philosophy

Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $511 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Additionally, for international students, the application fee is 35.

California University of Pennsylvania Admissions

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This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty-five dollars online application fee and point zero . Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 78% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 75%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. Specifically, there were one thousand and thirty-six total number of transfer students who applied and eight hundred and twenty-seven total number of transfer students who were admitted.

The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of May. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of May. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July.

California University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid

Financial aid distribution is at thirty-two percent scholarships per grants and sixty-eight percent loans per jobs. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and State aid form. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Athletics and Minority Status. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Athletics and Minority Status.

California University of Pennsylvania Students

The school’s size is approximately five thousand, eight hundred and twenty-seven degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand, two hundred and fifty-nine first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, two hundred and forty-one graduate enrollment. Moreover, the student body consists of ninety-six percent in-state students, four percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, fifty-two percent women, forty-eight percent men, one percent asian per pacific islander, six percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, sixty-eight percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, twenty-four percent race per ethnicity unreported, six percent in top 10th of graduating class, twenty-three percent in top quarter of graduating class, fifty-eight percent in top half of graduating class, eight percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, eight percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twelve percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, thirty percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, twenty-two percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. Moreover, it is part of an Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Commuter campus. The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 78 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. California University of Pennsylvania offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

This school features the Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Commuter campus. In addition, the university has many unique facilites such as fine arts museum. Indeed, the school is located 45 miles from Pittsburgh.

California University of Pennsylvania Athletics

The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Football
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
  • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
  • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
  • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
The Vulcans are a member of NCAA.

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This university has a fantastic meteorology program with a strong club which attends NWA conferences. Great, knowledgeable, helpful and energetic professors. Follows meteorological curriculum as recommended by NWA. Student can leave with an earth science degree with emphasis in meteorology. Also has TV studio with green screen for practicing broadcast techniques in delivering weather reports, including weather reports on Cal U's TV station.