About California University of Pennsylvania

Founded in 1852, California University of Pennsylvania. is a Public college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 5,522 full time undergraduate students, and 2,031 full time graduate students.

The California University of Pennsylvania Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 20:1. There are 264 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at California University of Pennsylvania include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate96%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range810-1030
ACT Range16-22

Admissions at CUP are considered Less Selective, with ,26% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 29 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

60% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 25% were in the top quarter, and 6% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at California University of Pennsylvania.

9%
“We”re apathetic”
47%
“We know about current events and vote”
41%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
75%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
6%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
66%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
25%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
16%
“It”s not really our thing”
26%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
58%
“They keep regular office hours”
32%
“They”re always available”
13%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
59%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
39%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
45%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
28%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
47%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
9%
“We”re apathetic”
47%
“We know about current events and vote”
41%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
75%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
6%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
66%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
25%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
16%
“It”s not really our thing”
26%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
58%
“They keep regular office hours”
32%
“They”re always available”
13%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
59%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
39%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
45%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
28%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
47%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    107 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    92 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    111 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    115 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    116 Students rated class size 4 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    116 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    117 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    116 Students rated academics 4 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

California University of Pennsylvania REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of California University of Pennsylvania?

38 Students rated California University of Pennsylvania

Serenity - 05/15/2021

As a current high school early admit student, I thoroughly enjoy the classes and find the professors reply to emails so much faster than I thought. there seems to be a lot of flexibility throughout the classes and that is something I enjoy. I have been on the campus and ate on the campus, as well as my mom being an alumnus. I have seen the dorm rooms- while I have not stayed in one- and think they are okay. Further, there is a wide variety of both online and on-campus classes to take.

Amanda - 04/27/2021

I love it!!! I went there to see its very small class sizes and also a very small campus everything you need is their Walmart is a 8 mins walk and the closes gas station in 3 mins and a lot of hills and mountains. I will recommend getting a hotel to stay for the night because nighttime driving if you don't know the area is terrifying

Isabella - 04/13/2020

I believe that California University Of Pennsylvania is a great institution with great opportunities. The classes are challenging, but not too much to handle with the right amount of motivation. The campus and housing is beautiful, and the food is above average.

Alexis - 03/02/2020

I honestly love it here, it’s amazing and all the resources are even more helpful. I’m a first generation college student and everyone helps so much, everyone is so nice and the professors are even more amazing. The food is fantastic, and our professors are probably the most capable people. They are always available and always happy to help.

California University of Pennsylvania FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at California University of Pennsylvania?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for California University of Pennsylvania is 96%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself that college isn't as scary as you thought it would be. The professors don't want to see you fail and will help guide you to the right path in being successful. There are plenty of other people who want to help you succeed and will tutor you to do just that. I would tell myself that you can even apply for a mentor. My menor was extremely helpful when I was a freshman. I would also tell myself to join clubs/organizations early on and to stick with them. It is a wonderful way to get experience and a great way to meet new friends with similiar interests.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The campus feels empty sometimes

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    It's a small, close-knit community.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    People should attend this school if they never intended on leaving high school.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I like that the entire campus is located together instead of being spread out through a city or town. Everything is in one place and you can easily access it all.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    I am awesome.

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you do not like to read, or cannot bring yourself to read at least one chapter a week then you may want to rethink applying to this school. Also if you aer not a very socially inclined person and not interested in branching out then you may not want to come here.

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would of known that no one stays here on the weekends. Its gets lonely and very boring a lot of the time. The campus doesnt provide many activities for students so were kind of on our own for fun.

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  10. Describe the students at your school.

    Many of the classmates only did enough work to get by but I believe they should have worked harder and studied more often.

    Read all 16 answers

  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    sports. sports managent.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    That for communters there is not enough parking, and the parking fills up quickly in the morning so if you have an afternoon class you will not find a parking spot.

    Read all 12 answers

  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I love to brag to my friends about our newly built campus, soon to come parking garage, and comfortable suites. I always tell people who are in search of a school home that our campus has much of an "at home" feel to it. I love to brag about how friendly everyone on campus is; You will never feel lost at a place like Cal. When my friends come to visit, I'm proud to bring them to my dorm because it is newly remodeled and even has its own bathroom! Oh, and I cannot forget our lovely football team!

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Cal U is a small school but I love it! There are so many professors here that are really passionate about what they are teaching about. I can't forget about all of the great people I have met here and I definitely made a lot of lasting friendships.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

54%

female

46%

male

5,522

Total Undergrad Enrollment

2,031

Total Grad Students

7%

Out-Of-State

93%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

149

Student Organizations

7

Fraternities

7

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

24%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
13%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
77%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

90% of students attending California University of Pennsylvania receive some sort of financial aid. 45% were awarded federal grants. While 78% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$14,673

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$10,086

Room and Board

25,759

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,810
$30 - $48K
$16,698
$48 - $75K
$19,766
$75 - $110K
$22,397
$110K & UP
$23,089

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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