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Pennsylvania Western University

Small town campus · 7,451 undergraduates · 18 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
94%
ACT middle 50%
17–25
Average net price
$18,256
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
52%

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What Pennsylvania Western University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$13,944
$30,001 – $48,000
$14,171
$48,001 – $75,000
$16,517
$75,001 – $110,000
$20,633
Over $110,000
$23,272

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$26,916
Tuition, in-state
$11,436
Tuition, out-of-state
$16,054
First-years given a grant by the school
81%
Average grant from the school
$4,437
Median debt at graduation
$23,725
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
94%
SAT middle 50%
940–1140
ACT middle 50%
17–25
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
71%

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Pennsylvania Western University athletics

NCAA D2, 10 women's and 10 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–89
Basketball4549
Cross country187107
Football–316
Golf1425
Lacrosse25–
Soccer8828
Softball59–
Swimming & diving6544
Tennis2513
Track & field187107
Volleyball62–
Wrestling–71

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Health professions
18%
Education
13%
Business & marketing
10%
Visual & performing arts
9%
Parks, recreation & fitness
7%
Psychology
6%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
52%
First-year retention
71%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,295
Median debt at graduation
$23,725
Students with a Pell grant
38%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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