California University of Pennsylvania

California University of Pennsylvania Overview

California University of Pennsylvania is a public, state school in a rural setting in California, Pennsylvania. California University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1852 and now enrolls around 6,885 students a year, including 4,785 undergrads. California University of Pennsylvania provides housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at California University of Pennsylvania! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of California University of Pennsylvania's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? California University of Pennsylvania students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? California University of Pennsylvania has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? California University of Pennsylvania has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at California University of Pennsylvania on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at California University of Pennsylvania on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to California University of Pennsylvania for Fall 2022 is August 21. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from California University of Pennsylvania by September 1.

2021 California University of Pennsylvania Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	94%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.3
In-State Tuition	$7,716
Out-of-State	$11,574
Percent of Need Met	68%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$11,121

Is California University of Pennsylvania a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better idea of what California University of Pennsylvania offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for California University of Pennsylvania

Around 94% of applicants get into California University of Pennsylvania each year. Last year, 3,805 students applied to California University of Pennsylvania and 3,589 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at California University of Pennsylvania

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at California University of Pennsylvania, around 70% are still enrolled their sophomore year. California University of Pennsylvania's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 50%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook California University of Pennsylvania Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 72% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with California University of Pennsylvania directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

California University of Pennsylvania's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. California University of Pennsylvania's endowment was valued at $26.3 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, California University of Pennsylvania spends about $9,046 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at California University of Pennsylvania

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. California University of Pennsylvania meets 68% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend California University of Pennsylvania full-time are awarded $11,121 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $40,272 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at California University of Pennsylvania. Based on this information, how does California University of Pennsylvania sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is California University of Pennsylvania a good school for you?

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Where is California University of Pennsylvania?

California University of Pennsylvania is located in the rural setting of California, Pennsylvania, less than an hour from Pittsburgh.

If you want to see California University of Pennsylvania for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to California, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Pittsburgh International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what California University of Pennsylvania and California are like without leaving home.

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