Pennsylvania Western University Admissions Profile
Pennsylvania Western University is located in California, PA. It serves roughly 9,203 students with a student-faculty ratio near 17:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 94%. Estimated in-state tuition is $10,958 ($15,630 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $40,600.
PennWest gives you access to combined resources, in-demand programs, expert professors and hands-on adventures that you won't get anywhere else. What's more is your education fits into campus traditions and extracurricular activities that reinforce not only your learning, but who you are as a person. And it creates one amazing college experience!
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- First-year retention: 70%
- Graduation rate: 51%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $10,958
- Out-of-state tuition: $15,630
- Average net price: $27,618
- Pell grant recipients: 36%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Engineering
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Technology
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Education
- Popular program: Nursing
- Popular program: Communication
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Economics
- Popular program: Finance/Accounting
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Greek Life
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: Military/Veteran Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: ROTC Program
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
- Campus life: Distance/online learning
Upcoming Admissions Events
- Edinboro Daily Campus Visit: July 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Clarion Daily Campus Visit: July 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- PennWest California Daily Campus Visit: July 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Edinboro Daily Campus Visit: July 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $40,600, underscoring the return on investment for Pennsylvania Western University students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Test midpoints: 1,057 SAT / — ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 70%
- Graduation rate: 51%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 17:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male