PennWest California

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#11023 / #2919
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#557
Most Desirable School
Public university located in California, Pennsylvania, United States

PennWest California at a Glance

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#2919

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About PennWest California

According to Wikipedia, Pennsylvania Western University, California is a public university campus in California, Pennsylvania and one of three campuses of Pennsylvania Western University, part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education . Founded in 1852 and merged into PennWest in 2021, the university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The school was previously known as California University of Pennsylvania, or "Cal U" for short.

How Much Does PennWest California Cost To Attend?

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

Where is PennWest California?

PennWest California is located at 250 University Ave, California, PA 15419-1394.

How Safe is PennWest California?

California has a violent crime rate of 0.16% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.24%. Sources: city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.

What Is PennWest California Known For?

PennWest California is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Who Are PennWest California's Most Influential Alumni?

PennWest California's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Mathematics, Nursing, and Computer Science. Here are some of PennWest California's most famous alumni:

Julia Cohen
Julia Cohen
A US female tennis player.
Catherine R. Gira
An American educator .
Jeff Casteel
An American football coach.