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California University of Pennsylvania
California, Pennsylvania•4-year•Public
Your chances
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Acceptance rate
97%
Public school in Pennsylvania with 4,400 total undergraduate students
Suburban
Mid-Atlantic
On campus housing
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
250 University Ave, California, PA 15419
(724) 938-4400
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Admissions
Overall acceptance rate
97%
Yield rate - overall
21%
Acceptance rate breakdown
Women
97%
Men
96%
Applicant breakdown
Total number of applicants
3,933
Women: 61%
Men: 39%
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
How to apply
Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters optional
Considers class rank
TOEFL optional (international applicants)
Tests typically submitted
SAT: 38%
ACT: 6%
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First-year enrolled students (full-time)
815
Student diversity
Low diversity
4-year graduation rate
36%
6-year graduation rate
50%
Retention rate
71%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International students
1%
Enrolled breakdown by gender
Women: 60%
Men: 40%
Race & ethnicity diversity
Among domestic studentsAsian 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
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