California, Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania
Public school in Pennsylvania with 4,400 total undergraduate students
Chancing
California University of Pennsylvania is a less competitive than most schools school
Overall acceptance rate
97%
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
97%
Women
97%
Men
96%
Total number of applicants
3,933
Women: 61%
Men: 39%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
21%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$21,524
Out-of-state
$26,142
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$16,696
$30,001–48,000
$16,481
$48,001–75,000
$19,401
$75,001–110,000
$22,334
Over $110,000
$23,664
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Optional
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 38%
ACT: 6%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
815
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
60%
Enrolled men:
40%
6-year graduation rate
50%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
71%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
1%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 12%
Hispanic: 3%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 6%
White: 77%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
18:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
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Location
250 University Ave
California, PA 15419
Campus Setting
Suburban
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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