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California University Of Pennsylvania

California University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in California, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1852, and is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The university enrolls more than 8,000 students annually. The main campus consists of more than 30 buildings and is spread across an area of 90 acres. Cal U also operates satellite campuses in Canonsburg and Pittsburgh.

Cal U is home to a television station known as the CUTV and a radio station named WCAL. Its official mascot is the Blaze.

Campus Location

250 University Ave
California, PA 15419-1394
USA
Main Tel: (724) 938-4400
Web Site

The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area.

California University Of Pennsylvania Highlights

Where California University Of Pennsylvania stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy and mathematics.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Large number of students.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor1,08642
Master64522
Associate296
Post-master's certificate33

California University Students

The student enrollment at California University was 8,206 in 2007 (7,347 full-time equivalent).

About 50% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 50% of the class.

Undergrads are 81% of enrolled students and graduate students are 19%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 6,851
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,046
Room$ 5,662
Board$ 2,930
Books and supplies$ 875
Other$ 2,327

Financial Aid: California University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  166
Without tenure; working toward tenure  96
Without tenure; tenure not available  31

Housing and Meals

California University provides on-campus housing for 2,264 of its 7,347 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

California University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. California University is in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports.

California University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 177 male students received the aid (men were 61% of those receiving aid) and 113 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 39% of students receiving such aid) .

California University Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men66%
Women63%
All64%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal430-510
Math440-530

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (10 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (184 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Management Science

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (21 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (12 awarded)

  • Environmental Science

DESIGN (22 awarded)

  • Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (326 awarded)

  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Special Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (82 awarded)

  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (53 awarded)

  • Social Work

LAW (49 awarded)

  • Legal Professions and Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (199 awarded)

  • Anthropology
  • English Language and Literature
  • French Language and Literature
  • Geography
  • History
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Social Sciences
  • Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (30 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (33 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICINE (10 awarded)

  • Gerontology

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (64 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (369 awarded)

  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (16 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Intermedia/Multimedia

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (2 awarded)

  • Philosophy

SCIENCE (81 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Geology/Earth Science
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (77 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (119 awarded)

  • Communication Disorders
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Psychology
  • School Psychology

Selected Careers of Interest

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