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Pennsylvania Western University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
94.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹15,07,984Out-of-state
Students
7,451Undergraduates
Students per teacher
18Student to faculty

About

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 university was created by the 2022 merger of the California University of Pennsylvania, the Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Western University is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Admissions planning estimate

94.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 59.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 93.65%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 93.7% (5,796/6,189; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

94 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 5,930
Offered a place 5,594
Enrolled 1,529

27.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite940-1140
4001600
ACT composite17-25
136

What a year costs

₹28,18,336 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹15,07,984
  • Housing₹11,91,997
  • Books & supplies₹1,18,354
Sticker price ₹28,18,336
After aid (average) ₹17,14,822

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,74,206
Out-of-state ₹15,07,984

Average aid awarded: ₹7,67,988 a year.

Outcomes and support

71.7%
Retention
51.9%
Graduation
70%
Get financial aid
11%
From out of state

One teacher for every 18 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 71.4%
Unknown 10%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic 4.5%
Multiracial 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Gerontologybachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studiesbachelor
Legal Support Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Library Science and Administrationbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Real Estatebachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Systems Science and Theorybachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Managementbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate94.33%
Total Applicants5930
Admitted Applicants5594
Enrolled Applicants1529
Application Fee₹3,288
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %940
SAT Composite 75th %1140
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,74,206
Out-of-State Tuition₹15,07,984
Average Housing Cost₹11,91,997
Books & Supplies₹1,18,354
Average Net Price₹17,14,822
Students Receiving Aid70%
Average Aid Awarded₹7,67,988
Out-of-State Students11%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.36%
Asian0.89%
Hispanic4.47%
White71.39%
Multiracial3.23%
Native American0.15%
Pacific Islander0.09%
International1.41%
Unknown Race10.01%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate51.88%
Retention Rate71.69%
Student/Faculty Ratio18:1
Total Undergraduates7451

Contact

Street Address250 University Ave
ZIP Code15419
Phone(724) 938-4000
Websitehttps://www.pennwest.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/