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California University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Cal U) is a public university located in California, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1852, it is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Cal U's enrollment is approximately 9,400.
The main campus consists of about 38 buildings situated on 92 acres (372,310 m²). Another 9-acre (36,422 m²) facility is located near the main campus. An additional 98 acre (397,000 m²) recreation complex, George H. Roadman University Park, is located one mile (1.6 km) from campus and includes a football stadium, various sports facilities, and picnic facilities. The University's student association also owns 98 acres (397,000 m²) at SAI Park, located near Roadman Park. Cal U has a satellite campus in Canonsburg.
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- Public, Four or more years
- 9017 students
- $9,288.00 avg tuition
250 University Ave
California,
PA
15419-1394
(724) 938-4400
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
California University of Pennsylvania
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 5,009 | |
| Admitted | 3,006 | 60% |
| Enrolled total | 1,361 | |
| Full Time: | 1,351 | |
| Part Time | 10 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 430 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 74% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 29% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 50% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
California University of Pennsylvania
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $5,804.00 | $5,804.00 | $9,288.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $2,508.00 | $2,508.00 | $2,626.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $242.00 | $242.00 | $387.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $6,966.00 | $6,966.00 | $11,146.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $2,783.00 | $2,783.00 | $2,900.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $387.00 | $387.00 | $619.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,684.00 | $9,784.00 | $5,562.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,976.00 | $3,518.00 | $5,562.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 91% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 59% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $6,082.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 81% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,706.00 |
California University of Pennsylvania
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Management Science | X | |||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | X | ||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | X | |||
| Education, General | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | X | X | X | |
| Reading Teacher Education | X | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | X | ||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | X | |||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | X | X | ||
| Engineering Technology, General | X | X | ||
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | X | X | ||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | X | ||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | X | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | X | X | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | X | |||
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | X | X | ||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | X | ||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | X | ||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | X | X | ||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | X | ||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Gerontology | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Science | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General | X | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | X | X | ||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | X | ||
| Physical Sciences | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | X | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| School Psychology | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Social Work | X | X | ||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Geography | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Social Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | X | X | ||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | X | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Graphic Design | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in Pennsylvania
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| PA House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program | $4875 | Varies |
| Educational Gratuity Program | $500 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near California University of Pennsylvania
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Douglas Education Center | 6.6mi |
| Laurel Business Institute | 14.2mi |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | 14.6mi |
| Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology | 15.3mi |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | 19.5mi |
| Waynesburg University | 19.7mi |
| Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics | 19.8mi |
| Washington & Jefferson College | 20.1mi |
| Penn Commercial Business/Technical School | 20.2mi |
| Westmoreland County Community College | 20.6mi |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 23.8mi |
| Seton Hill University | 24.3mi |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg | 24.6mi |
| Dean Institute of Technology | 24.8mi |
| Sanford-Brown Institute-Monroeville | 25.2mi |
