Pennsylvania Western University
California, Pennsylvania
PublicBachelor's to graduateDistant townSEVP certified
Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$17,006
- Estimated total for international students
- US$31,717
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$12,075
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$26,786
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,451
- Graduate students
- 3,248
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 18 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 94%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 480–580 · Maths 460–560
- ACT
- 17–25
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$51,161
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (222)
Bachelor's degrees77 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBiology/Biotechnology Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessJournalismLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVeterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Master's degrees36 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyData AnalyticsData ScienceEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionFine and Studio ArtsLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsNon-Professional Legal StudiesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees5 subjects
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)7 subjects
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Associate's degrees26 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesChemistryComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHuman Services, GeneralIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVeterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificates30 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgriculture, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGerontologyHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiteratureMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsPlant SciencesQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel Services
Post-baccalaureate certificates2 subjects
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Graduate certificates39 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyData AnalyticsData ScienceDispute ResolutionEconomicsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyHomeland SecurityLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLibrary Science and AdministrationManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsPhysicsPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.