Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
94%Acceptance rate
$18,256Average net price / year
52%Graduation rate
$47,295Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,725Median debt at graduation
7,451Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $11,436
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,054
- Total cost of attendance
- $26,916
- Room & board
- $12,690
- Books & supplies
- $1,260
- Average net price
- $18,256
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $13,944
- $30–48k
- $14,171
- $48–75k
- $16,517
- $75–110k
- $20,633
- $110k+
- $23,272
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 94.3%
- Average SAT
- 1063
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 480–580
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 460–560
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 17–25
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- First-year retention
- 72%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $38,474
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,295
- Median debt (graduates)
- $23,725
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 38%
- Students with federal loans
- 60%
Programs: what graduates earn
83 of 201 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 23 | $103,346 | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 21 | $67,362 | $16,697 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 48 | $61,644 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 41 | $45,668 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 16 | $34,873 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 20 | $34,405 | $21,457 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 10 | $23,773 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 4 | $72,111 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 9 | $43,801 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 0 | $47,822 | — |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $110,403 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | $44,383 |
Graduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 50 | $88,001 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 16 | $54,813 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,451
- Graduate students
- 4,529
- Part-time
- 13%
- Women / men
- 61% / 39%
- White
- 71%
- Hispanic
- 4%
- Black
- 8%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $106,830 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 81%
- Accreditor
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- www.pennwest.edu
- Also known as
- PennWest University
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Education – 13% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 5% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 7% of degrees
- Psychology – 6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania Western University?
94.3% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1063 on the SAT.
How much does Pennsylvania Western University cost?
The average net price after grants is $18,256 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $11,436 and the full cost of attendance is $26,916.
How much do Pennsylvania Western University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $47,295 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
52% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.