Pennsylvania Western University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Pennsylvania residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,451 students.
About This School
Pennsylvania Western University is a public institution located in California, Pennsylvania with approximately 7,451 undergraduate students enrolled. Pennsylvania Western University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,256 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $44,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) is a public university in Pennsylvania, United States. It has three campuses in the Pennsylvania boroughs of California, Clarion, and Edinboro.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $19,352 average net price is genuinely affordable, and the $16,750 median debt at graduation is relatively low, which matters. However, only 51% of students finish their degree, and the 70% freshman retention rate suggests a meaningful chunk of students leave after year one — worth asking why before enrolling. If you're cost-conscious, have a clear plan, and would thrive at a regional public university with multiple Pennsylvania campuses, this could work, but come in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,451 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Pennsylvania Western University
250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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