California University of Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in a suburb, in California.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,788 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 981 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 716 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 73%). Every year 52% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.California University of Pennsylvania's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,492, and fees were $3,348. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,238 and $4,088 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
| Number of Students7,788 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate73% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 56 miles radius of California University of Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
15 miles away |
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UPMC St. Margaret - McKeesport Hospital Campus
20 miles away |
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
26 miles away |
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West Virginia University
30 miles away |
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Penn State New Kensington
35 miles away |
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West Liberty University
38 miles away |
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Fairmont State University
43 miles away |
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Kent State University at East Liverpool
53 miles away |
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
54 miles away |
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Indiana County Community College Center of WCCC
56 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1951 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Admission
96%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 900 to 1110 |
| ACT | 16 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $312/credit | |
| In State Students | $312/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $468/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $500/credit | |
| In State Students | $500/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $750/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $14,040 | $14,040 | $21,060 |
| ADN | 70 | $21,840 | $21,840 | $32,760 |
| BSN | 125 | $39,000 | $39,000 | $58,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $37,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of California University of Pennsylvania's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 47% | $4,476 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $998 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 48% | $3,215 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $5,094 |
| Federal Student Loans | 83% | $5,994 |
| Private Loans | 12% | $10,387 |
$17,755
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,819 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,296 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,404 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,943 |
| Over $110,000$24,143 |
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Student Population
5,557
Undergrads
2,231
Graduates
4,393
Women
3,395
Men
70%
Full-time
30%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
74% |
|
Black/African American |
12% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
