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COLLEGE PROFILES

Pennsylvania Western University

California, Pennsylvania
  • Public
    4 year
  • 9,142
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:18
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 0%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $13.1K
    Avg. Financial Aid
PennWest University brings together California, Clarion, and Edinboro universities into a single institution with three vibrant locations, plus our global online division. We are building on the strengths and traditions of each campus, and planning for a future as bold and bright as the students we serve. Our campuses have 165 years of tradition and excellence, maintaining our identifies as the Vulcans, Golden Eagles, and Fighting Scots. No matter which PennWest campus you choose, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse, inclusive community of learners. Leadership and service opportunities, athletics, cultural activities, recreation, student-led clubs and more — it all adds up to a vibrant college experience in a place where you belong.
Over 14,000 courses transfer into Pennsylvania Western University
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Overview

Total Faculty 690
Full-Time Undergraduate 7,851
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,291
Application Acceptance Rate 94%
Transfer Students 698
Programs 514 Programs
Courses 2,731 Courses
Equivalencies 14,134 incoming Equivalencies
127 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $7,716
Out-of-State Tuition $11,574
Books and Supplies $1,400
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 86%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $6,739
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 64%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $6,386

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    PennWest accepts transfer students for the Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter terms.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

rolling admission

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    Most programs require a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.00
  • Official Transcripts:
    Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, are required. High school transcripts required for students with less than 12 earned college credits, and all Nursing applicants.
  • SAT Scores:
    Test-optional
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    Encouraged but not required
  • Essay:
    Encouraged but not required
  • Application Fee:
    $35 or fee waiver
  • Interview:
    Not required
  • Associates Degree Required:
    Not required
  • Request More Information:
  • Apply Here:

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    D grades accepted, but some academic programs may require such courses to be repeated to earn a higher grade, particularly when required in the major.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    There is no minimum number of credits required to transfer to PennWest. There is no maximum number of credits that will be accepted, with the exception of the graduation residency requirement: https://files.pennwest.edu/policies/ac033-grad-residency
  • Transfer Policy Document:

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Pennsylvania Western University

Address:
250 University Avenue
California, Pennsylvania 15419
United States
Main Phone:
(724) 938-4000
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PennWest students have access to more courses, more faculty and more hands-on learning opportunities than ever before, including classes delivered in-person, hybrid, or online.

Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Sheila McCarthy
Associate Director of Transfer Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions
814-732-1756
donotreply@academyone.com
Transfer Services Contact:
Kaylee Gmutza
Assistant Registrar, Articulation & Transfer, Office of the Registrar
724-938-5939
donotreply@academyone.com
International Admissions Contact:
Meighan Lloyd
Assistant Director of Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions
814-732-1768
donotreply@academyone.com
Veterans Services Contact:
Philomena Gill
Executive Director Student Outreach and Success, Academic and Student Success
814-732-1265
donotreply@academyone.com

Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

PennWest Clarion - Venango
1801 W. 1st Street
Oil City, PA 16301
Venango
814-393-1211
http://www.clarion.edu/asn
PennWest Clarion - Somerset
Founders Hall, Somerset Education Center, 6022 Glades Pike
Somerset, PA 15501
Somerset
814-393-1229
http://www.clarion.edu/asnsomerset
Last updated on 6/21/2023 by Pennsylvania Western University.