Overview
Student Population
| Location | California, Pennsylvania |
| Online | calu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Town Fringe |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in California, Pennsylvania, California University of Pennsylvania is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,105 prospective students applied, and 3,016 were granted admission. Of those admitted 966 enrolled in the school. 4,999 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,311 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,716 plus fees of $3,392. California University of Pennsylvania is ranked 888 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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California University of Pennsylvania is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for California University of Pennsylvania within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#888 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#346 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#63 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#13 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#54 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1100 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $3,392 |
| Room and Board | $10,186 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,924 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,218 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $3,392 |
| Room and Board | $10,186 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,924 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,076 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 15% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211361 IPEDS survey data for California University of Pennsylvania.
Current students may use the California University of Pennsylvania GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.