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Pennsylvania Western University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 California, PA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Pennsylvania Western University is a public institution located in California, PA with an enrollment of about 12,800 students. It has a high acceptance rate of 94.3%, making it accessible to most applicants. The school's strongest academic areas are Health Professions, Business, and Education. However, prospective students should note the 52% six-year graduation rate and the median federal debt of $23,725 at graduation.

Acceptance rate
94.3%
Enrollment
12,778
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
52%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
940 – 1140
ACT (composite)
17 – 25
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$13,944
family income
$30–48k
$14,171
family income
$48–75k
$16,517
family income
$75–110k
$20,633
family income
$110k+
$23,272
family income
38% receive Pell grants
60% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Pennsylvania Western University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
19.4%
Business & Marketing
10.9%
Education
10.4%
Social Sciences
8.7%
Humanities
6.4%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$47,295
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,474
Completion
52%
Retention
72%
Median debt
$23,725

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania Western University?

Pennsylvania Western University has an acceptance rate of 94.3%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania Western University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 940 and 1140 on the SAT. The ACT range is 17–25.

How much does Pennsylvania Western University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $13,944 per year, rising to $23,272 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Pennsylvania Western University?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.