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Pennsylvania Western University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Pennsylvania Western University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$16,006

Average net price after aid

$19,352

Total attendance cost

$27,618

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Pennsylvania Western University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$11,388

Out-of-state tuition

$16,006

Average net price

$19,352

Attendance cost

$27,618

Pennsylvania Western University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Pennsylvania Western University.

Tuition

Per semester: $8,003

Annual: $16,006

Room and board

Per semester: $6,600

Annual: $13,200

Books and supplies

Per semester: $620

Annual: $1,240

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $1,740

Annual: $3,480

Attendance cost

Per semester: $13,809

Annual: $27,618

Pennsylvania Western University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$64,024

Four-year attendance estimate

$110,472

Four-year average net price

$77,408

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Pennsylvania Western University is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $11,388 and out-of-state tuition is $16,006. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Pennsylvania Western University as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$13,200

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$10,770

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,240

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$3,480

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$27,618

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Pennsylvania Western University pays approximately $19,352 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

93.65%

SAT Average

1,076

ACT Range

20-26

Pennsylvania Western University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 93.65%. This means approximately 937 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 8,134 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

93.65%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$11,388

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$16,006

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$27,618

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$19,352

State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

36.86%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

56.82%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Pennsylvania Western University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$16,006

Room and board

$13,200

Books and supplies

$1,240

Other expenses

$3,480

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$27,618

Average net price

$19,352

Average aid coverage

30%

$8,266 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Pennsylvania Western University pays approximately $19,352 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Pennsylvania Western University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.

Pennsylvania Western University net price

$19,352

Pennsylvania average

$20,881

National average

$17,506

Pennsylvania Western University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $16,006 and average net price at $19,352. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$16,006

Current net price

$19,352

Current out-of-state tuition $16,006
Current average net price $19,352

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

51.03%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$47,295

Undergraduates

8,134

10-Year Median Earnings - Pennsylvania Western University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Pennsylvania Western University graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Pennsylvania Western University?

Undergraduates

8,134

Completion rate

51.03%

Below national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

36.86%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

56.82%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 36.86% of Pennsylvania Western University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 56.82% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

36.86%

Federal loan rate

56.82%

Students with any loan

93.29%

Average net price

$19,352

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Pennsylvania Western University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Pennsylvania Western University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$16,750

Median completer debt

$23,725

Median monthly payment

$252

Federal loan rate

56.82%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Pennsylvania Western University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Pennsylvania Western University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Pennsylvania Western University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$112,892,752

Faculty salary field

$11,094

Tuition revenue per FTE

$7,954

Instructional spend per FTE

$9,634

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Pennsylvania Western University lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Pennsylvania Western University is listed at 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Address

250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Pennsylvania Western University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Pennsylvania Western University
Accept. rate
93.65%
Tuition
$16,006
Net price
$19,352
10-yr earnings
$47,295
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$138,767
Carnegie Mellon University
Accept. rate
11.40%
Tuition
$63,829
Net price
$31,671
10-yr earnings
$114,862
University of Pennsylvania
Accept. rate
5.87%
Tuition
$66,104
Net price
$31,229
10-yr earnings
$111,371
Lehigh University
Accept. rate
29.26%
Tuition
$62,180
Net price
$33,549
10-yr earnings
$105,584

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Pennsylvania Western University tuition?

Pennsylvania Western University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $16,006. In-state tuition is $11,388. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Pennsylvania Western University's average net price?

Pennsylvania Western University's average net price in the local dataset is $19,352. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Pennsylvania Western University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Pennsylvania Western University.

What is Pennsylvania Western University's acceptance rate?

Pennsylvania Western University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 93.65%.

How much is Pennsylvania Western University tuition?

Pennsylvania Western University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $16,006.

What is Pennsylvania Western University's average net price?

Pennsylvania Western University's average net price in the local dataset is $19,352.

What is Pennsylvania Western University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $47,295 for Pennsylvania Western University.

Is Pennsylvania Western University accredited?

Pennsylvania Western University's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

How many students attend Pennsylvania Western University?

The local dataset lists 8,134 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania Western University.

What percentage of Pennsylvania Western University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Pennsylvania Western University in the local dataset is 36.86%.

What is the federal loan rate at Pennsylvania Western University?

The federal loan rate for Pennsylvania Western University in the local dataset is 56.82%.

Where should I verify Pennsylvania Western University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Pennsylvania Western University or the latest official federal education data.