California University of Pennsylvania
Founded in 1852, California University of Pennsylvania is a public institution in California, Pennsylvania. CAL U provides an applied education that combines fieldwork, research, student teaching, and clinical practice. The school operates a virtually as well as via a satellite campus in Canonsburg. CAL U is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and participant of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1007
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 21, 2019 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,788
Total Number of Undergrads
5,557
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
39%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
55%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $10,903
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $17,948
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
64%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,441
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
100
Size of Town
Suburb: Small
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
On Campus Women's Center
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Harrisburg
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,600
What Students Are Saying
3.75
Average Rating
a very rewarding experience for a relatively low cost. a small yet beautiful campus with everything you need relatively close by. a school that does more for you outside of the classroom as well as in.
Daeshawn from Pittsbugh, PA
California University of Pennsylvania is a great small, hometown college with many different academic choices. The faculty interaction with the students is unsurpassed and it is more than apparent that everyone involved in your educational journey is there to help you do your best and become the best at what you do. California University, or Cal U, is a superb university for those wishing to instill the values of integrity, civility, and responsibility.
Amanda from Monongahela, PA
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