Overview

California University of Pennsylvania is a Comprehensive institution located in California, PA, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 250 University Avenue
California, PA  15419
United States

Contact Dr. Tracey Sheetz
Dean of Admissions
Email: sheetz@calu.edu
Phone: 724-938-4404
Fax: 724-938-4564

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Electromechanical Technologies/technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Arabic Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Physical Therapy Assistant
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/U.S. Law/legal Studies/jurisprudence
Legal Professions And Studies, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Gerontology
Systems Science And Theory
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,805

Applied

3,589

Accepted

4,785

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,334

Females Applied

2,212

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,471

Males Applied

1,377

Males Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.31

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 21st	September 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,716

In-state

11,574

Out-of-state

7,716

In-district

Fees

3,392

Full-time student fees

10,416

Room & board

6,822

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

10,434

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,029

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,893

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,040

Avg. Loan Aid

1,986

Avg. Grant Aid

6,361

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,785

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

11%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.45%
Black or African American	11.5%
White or Caucasian	75.88%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	1.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.21%
Two or more races	4.09%
Other	2.02%

Gender

Male (43.68%)

Female (56.32%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	7%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Sporting events and Concerts

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Commuter Council, STAND, Student Activities Board, University Band and Colleges Against Cancer

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

348

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 237

Part-time - 111

Male - 183

Female - 165

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