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Academics
The California University of Pennsylvania is a small campus that offers students “the tools and opportunities to be successful” in their chosen field, which includes small class sizes and “plenty of resources around campus … whether you need an essay revised or tutoring.” Programs praised the most include Education, Criminal Justice, and Biology. But regardless of discipline, the school “has a great environment for studying, and the faculty and staff are pretty great.” In fact, the professors are almost universally heralded as “very passionate and well-versed in their given area.” As one student explains, “They make sure they give you the support and aid you need to succeed in and out of the classroom.” To that end, “they cover the content students need but also apply their own personal experiences, which helps [the class] understand and connect with the content.” By making “the material interesting to learn no matter the workload,” students find it easier to succeed in class.
Student Body
Some at Cal U may seem more interested in the social scene than academics, but this is really an extension of many enrollee’s “Do-It-Yourself type of mentality.” That is, “it all comes down to how hard you want to work” to determine your success on campus. Regardless of the path you choose, “everyone is always so nice and courteous to one another. With a student body that is “so kind and welcoming,” it’s no wonder attendees use words like “wonderful,” “fun,” and “excellent” to describe the vibe on campus. Additionally, many praise the diversity present here, which is amplified by having “so many … people from all over the world” enrolled. You’ll also find students have a broad range of interests “from athletes to artists, and more.” This helps the campus feel “inclusive and inviting to all.” As one student sums it up: “It is nice to be … here and see everyone moving towards their goals, [still making] time to come together for school-held events.”
Campus Life
At Cal U, the days are “usually very busy,” with most students focused diligently on studying. But when students are not hard at work, “there are a bunch of activities” to occupy their time, and one need only travel as far as the student center where “there are many things to relieve stress,” including free movie screenings, a pool table, and pianos. Those looking to make more of their experience have plenty of options as “almost everyone is involved in some sort of club” at Cal U. And don’t worry about lack of variety, either: “There are [so] many clubs here…, but if there is something else you would like to do it is very easy to create your own organization.” Plus, those clubs aren’t just for fun—they also “help you build your knowledge for your career.” Outside of organizations, some claim that “if you do not get involved with activities on campus, then you will be bored.” But others disagree: “There are all kinds of shows, concerts, and gatherings … on campus at all times, so you never know what’s next.” And even if some “choose not to completely fill their time and would rather just relax,” they note that “it’s quite fun no matter what you do.” Overall, it seems Cal U has it all: “The campus is beautiful. The dorms are amazing. And it’s close enough to Pittsburgh to take a day trip,” even if that does mean “needing to drive 20+ minutes.”
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Tammy Clark
Admission clerk
Address
250 University Avenue
California, PA 15333
Phone
724-938-4404
clark@calu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Residence Halls
Student Union
Classrooms
Herron Rec Center
Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Vigilant Mine
Ohiopyle State Park
Fallingwater
Downtown Pittsburgh
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
8:00am to 4:00pm
724-938-4404
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Academic Year
Times: 10am to 1pm
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
Other
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Shuttles and buses to and from campus are available at
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the East (Harrisburg, Philadelphia)Pa Turnpike to New Stanton, Exit #75, Interstate 70 West to Exit 37A (Toll Road 43)From the North East (Scranton)Interstate 81 South to PA Turnpike, PA Turnpike West to New Stanton,Exit #75 Interstate 70 West to Exit 37A(Toll Road 43)From the North (Erie, Pittsburgh)Interstate 79 South to Interstate 70 Exit, Interstate 70 East to Exit 37A (Toll Road 43)From the South East (Baltimore MD, Washington DC)Interstate 70 West to PA Turnpike, West to New Stanton, Exit #75 Interstate 70 West to Exit 37A (Toll Road 43)From the West, South West (Ohio, West Virginia)Interstate 70 East to Exit 37A (Toll Road 43)From Toll Road 43Take the California Exit (bear right at end of exit). Stay straight toward Wood Street. Follow Wood Street down to intersection at Third Street (at stop light). At the stop light, turn right onto Third Street and follow straight onto campus.
Local Accommodations
Hampton Inn & Suites California University-Pittsburgh200 Technology Dr, Coal Center, PA 15423 Phone: (724) 330-5820
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- Campus Life
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Admissions
- Overview
- GPA Breakdown
- Testing Policies
- Other Admission Factors
- Selectivity Rating
Admissions
Overview
Applicants:6,189
Acceptance Rate:94%
Average HS GPA:3.40
GPA Breakdown
43%
4.0
12%
3.75 - 3.99
16%
3.50 - 3.74
9%
3.25 - 3.49
8%
3.00 - 3.24
9%
2.50 - 2.99
4%
2.00 - 2.49
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 580
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
950 - 1070
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
Admissions selectivity rating
73/99
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Academics
- Faculty and Class Information
- Graduation Rates
- Majors
- Degrees
- Career Services
- Academic Rating
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
611
with Terminal Degree
447
325
Women
286
Men
89
Minority
8
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Professors interesting rating
71/99
Professors accessible rating
65/99
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
37%
Graduate in 5 years
48%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Majors
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other.
ENGINEERING.
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Arabic Language and Literature.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
HISTORY.
History, General.
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Gerontology.
Systems Science and Theory.
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music Technology.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Academic Rating
Academic rating
68/99
Careers
- Graduation Rates
- Career Services
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
37%
Graduate in 5 years
48%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
- Dates
- Required Forms
- Available Aid
- Financial Aid Statistics
- Financial Aid Rating
- Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$6,565
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
Financial Aid Rating
75/99
Student Body
- Student Body Profile
- Demographics
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
8,336
Foreign Countries Represented
97
Demographics
8.05%
Black
3.97%
Hispanic
74.34%
Caucasian
8.11%
Unknown
1.19%
International
61% female
39% male
10% are out of state
84% are full time
16% are part time
Campus Life
- Campus Life
- Housing Options
- Sports
- Student Activities
- Special Needs Admissions
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Campus Security Report
- Other Information
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
39%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Quality of life rating
67/99
First-Year Students living on campus
69%
Campus Environment
Village
Fire safety rating
97/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Same as above
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
John Massella
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
2
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
2
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
2
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
179
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
4
3% join a fraternity
6% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
16% participate in intramural sports
4% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Vulcans)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Vulcans)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: The Rainbow Alliancehttp://www.calu.edu/current-students/get-involved/clubs-and-organizations/rainbow-alliance/index.htm
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Pittsburgh
Sustainability
Green rating
79/99
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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