School Summary

PennWest California


General Information:

Founded in 1852, PennWest California is seated on 294 acres. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 18:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 368. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

250 University Avenue

California, PA
15419
For more information call: 724 938-4404. This school has a website at https://www.pennwest.edu/


Application Fee: $35
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $7,994.00 $11,992.00
Room and Board $11,950.00 $11,950.00
Fees $4,081.00 $4,081.00
Total $24,025.00 $28,023.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.pennwest.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 10%
11-25% 21.00%
26-50% 33.00%
Under 50% 36.00%



Baseball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Triathlon, Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Football, Ice hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Triathlon, Archery, Badminton, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Football, Ice hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball


Baseball, Football, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 2,983
Female 4,603
Total 7,586


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 3,771
Female 7,063
Total 10,834

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 8%
Hispanic 4%
Native American 0%
White 71%
Other 15%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 85%
At Least 25 Years Old 15%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 90%
Out Of State 10%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 39%
Live Off Campus 61%


Boro Bash, The Big Event, Wingo

Rainbow Alliance, Stand, Vulcan Gaming Club, Animation Club, Spirit of Scots Marching Band


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 09.0900                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 41.0000                                           Science Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0402                                           Commercial and Advertising Art
  • 51.0001                                           Health and Wellness, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 52.1002                                           Labor and Industrial Relations
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 27.0301                                           Applied Mathematics, General
  • 16.1101                                           Arabic Language and Literature
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 50.0913                                           Music Technology
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 13.1018                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs
  • 13.1015                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • 13.1003                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 30.1101                                           Gerontology
  • 25.0101                                           Library and Information Science
  • 40.0101                                           Physical Sciences, General
  • 42.2707                                           Social Psychology
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 26.1305                                           Environmental Biology
  • 26.0204                                           Molecular Biology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.0401                                           Criminology
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0702                                           Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • 45.0603                                           Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0401                                           Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 51.1103                                           Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • 31.0507                                           Physical Fitness Technician
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 51.0907                                           Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 15.1201                                           Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0303                                           Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0401                                           Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 15.0613                                           Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 14.4201                                           Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
  • 41.0101                                           Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 03.0601                                           Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 52.1501                                           Real Estate
  • 51.0203                                           Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • 15.1301                                           Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 52.0205                                           Operations Management and Supervision
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 22.0302                                           Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 22.0301                                           Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1309                                           Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
  • 51.2305                                           Music Therapy/Therapist
  • 51.2301                                           Art Therapy/Therapist
  • 51.0806                                           Physical Therapy Assistant
  • 51.0710                                           Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
  • 51.0805                                           Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • 51.0908                                           Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • 51.0905                                           Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 01.8301                                           Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • 30.0601                                           Systems Science and Theory
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 22.0203                                           American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
  • 51.0899                                           Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
  • 15.0499                                           Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • 50.0699                                           Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
  • 15.0699                                           Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • 51.1599                                           Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
  • 42.2799                                           Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • 45.9999                                           Social Sciences, Other
  • 13.1099                                           Special Education and Teaching, Other
  • 31.0599                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
  • 27.0599                                           Statistics, Other
  • 22.9999                                           Legal Professions and Studies, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.