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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA
2.6Above Average
94%
Open Admissions
50%
Graduation
About Pennsylvania Western University
Pennsylvania Western University is a public four-year institution located in California, Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of approximately 8,134 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 94%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 50%. Graduates earn a median salary of $47,295 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,352 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
94%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
50%
Enrollment
8,134
Total students
Median Earnings
$47,295
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$11,388
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,006
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,352
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
940–1160
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
20 – 26
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
940
Median
1060
75th
1160
4001600
SAT Math
25th
460
Median
520
75th
580
200800
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
21
75th
26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$16,006/yr
In-State Tuition$11,388/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$19,352/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$77,408
10-Year Earnings
$472,950
ROI Multiple
6.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Pennsylvania Western University
Student Outcomes
50%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$47k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
8,134
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
