California University of Pennsylvania, PA
Public4-Year • Medium • Primarily ResidentialMaster's College and UniversityNot Selective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
California University of Pennsylvania Rankings
Affordability62
Selectivity9
Retention28
Graduation6
Earnings26
Diversity29
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at California University of Pennsylvania
57%Bachelor’s
17%Associate’s
26%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing8%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education3%
Engineering1%
Engineering Technologies25%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities16%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology2%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into California University of Pennsylvania
97%Admission Rate
495Median SAT Math
505Median SAT Reading
20Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–540
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–560
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–23
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending California University of Pennsylvania
$11KIn-State Tuition
$16KOut-of-State Tuition
$25KAverage Total Cost
$19KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after California University of Pennsylvania
72%Receive Federal Loans
$18KMedian Federal Debt
64%Repayment Rate
$256Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 58% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 64% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at California University of Pennsylvania
71%Retention Rate
26%Transfer Rate
17%Withdrawal Rate
52%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 42% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 52% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 55% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 75% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 52% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 55% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 75% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 42% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 29% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after California University of Pennsylvania
93%Employment Rate
$32KMedian Salary
$20K25 Pctl Salary
$45K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at California University of Pennsylvania
5,063Undergraduates
62%Full-time Undergrads
23Avg Entry Age
2,138Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 21% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
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