California University of Pennsylvania
With campus along the shores of the Monongahela River, California University of Pennsylvania is a public school in southwest Pennsylvania. Cal U confers bachelor’s degrees in over 100 academic programs and students have the option of enrolling in Summer and Winter Terms between regular Spring and Fall Semesters. In addition to classroom space, Cal U hosts an on-campus farm providing fieldwork for Biology and Geology students. The Cal U campus also features a Multicultural Center hosting the Lambda Bridges LGBTQA+ Program Office and two mediation rooms.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 21, 2019 |
Admitted Student Stats
18%
Submitting ACT
60%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1005
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,788
Total Number of Undergrads
5,557
Classroom Sizes
0
100
35%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,108
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $15,726
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$10,186
|
| Books and Supplies | $1000
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
54%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,761
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,914
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,094
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
83%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,492
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,346
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
179
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
25%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Vulcans
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Harrisburg
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
86%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,800
What Students Are Saying
3.77
Average Rating
CalU has a lovely smaller size campus and your teachers will get to know you by name. The online program CalU offers is great and is one of the best in the nation. Living on campus is fun and safe.
Abbey
The campus is a beautiful place with friendly people. California University of Pennsylvania has a a campus that is easy to walk around, and get to classes on time. Also, the college is challenging, interactive, and fun.
Tina from West Mifflin, PA
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 located in a rural area. It has a wide selection of majors and programs to study from. CalU is a great choice for either undergraduate or graduate levels.
Jennifer King
I love the campus life at California University of Pennsylvania because there are always people all over the campus. There is no limit of what you can get involved in on campus or off campus. The University gives opportunities to their students such as 7 habits of highly effective people training that I think really help prepare students for life after college.
Colleen from Pittsburgh, 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
California University of PA is a well known division 2, outgoing, small college that is willing to build relationships with the students attending it. The campus is improving with a new convocation center that was just built in the Fall. Almost every sports team is ranked in their conferences, and are amazing to watch.
Madison from North Canton, OH
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