California University of PennsylvaniaAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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250 University Avenue California, PA 15419-1394
(888) 412-0479
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3
Science 1
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 2
History 2
Academic Electives 6
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
250 University Avenue
California
PA
15419-1394
Phone
(888) 412-0479
Fax
(724) 938-4138
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$35
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Class Rank X
Interview X
Geographic Residence X
State Residency X
Academic GPA X
Recommendations X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Essay X
First Generation to Attend College X
Relation with Alumnus X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
97% of 2,909 applicants were admitted
Women
98% of 1,641 applicants were admitted
Men
96% of 1,268 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,504 (53%) of 2,820 admitted students enrolled
Women
771 (48%) of 1,601 admitted students enrolled
Men
733 (60%) of 1,219 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
3.75 and Above
14%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
23%
2.00 - 2.49
17%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 5%
Top quarter: 22%
Top half: 55%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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