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California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U)
- 250 University Ave
- California, PA 15419
- OPEID College Code: 00331600
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- General Phone: (724) 938-4400
- President: Angelo Armenti Jr
- Website: www.cup.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 8,206
- College Alias: Cal U
- College Mascot: Vulcans
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Cal U Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,825 | 2,203 | 4,028 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,198 (66%) | 1,391 (63%) | 2,589 (64%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 633 (53%) | 627 (45%) | 1,260 (49%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,169 | 93% |
| ACT ® Exam | 147 | 12% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 20 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 70% | 27% | 40% | 15% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,016 | $3,259 | $3,070 | $2,153 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Number in Default | 88 | 95 | 77 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,744 | 2,286 | 1,854 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,851 | $6,586 | $6,483 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,046 | $9,169 | $8,946 |
| Books and Supplies | $875 | $800 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,466 | $8,144 | $7,788 |
| Other Expenses | $2,327 | $2,362 | $2,362 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,862 | $7,778 | $6,652 |
| Other Expenses | $2,669 | $1,552 | $1,242 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,576 | $1,552 | $1,242 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,519 | $17,892 | $17,333 |
| Out of State | $21,714 | $20,475 | $19,796 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,257 | $16,716 | $15,077 |
| Out of State | $22,452 | $19,299 | $17,540 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,302 | $8,938 | $8,425 |
| Out of State | $15,497 | $11,521 | $10,888 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,206 Undergraduate: 6,690 Graduate: 1,516
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,832 Female: 4,374
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,200 Female: 3,490
- Graduate Gender Male: 632 Female: 884
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,812 Part-Time: 1,394
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,962 Part-Time: 728
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 850 Part-Time: 666
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 96 | 1% |
| American Indian | 15 | 0.2% |
| Black | 466 | 6% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 1% |
| White | 5,553 | 68% |
| Unknown | 1,937 | 24% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 35 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,150 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,075 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,515 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,042 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 444 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 331 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 431 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 160 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 20 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 877 | 754 | 123 |
| Faculty Status | 412 | 313 | 99 |
| Tenured Faculty | 181 | 180 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1 | - | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 392 | 293 | 99 |
| Primarily Instruction | 388 | 289 | 99 |
| Primarily Public Service | 4 | 4 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 37 | 37 | - |
| Other Professionals | 186 | 164 | 22 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 262 | 260 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 132 | 130 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 32 | 32 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 76 | 76 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,097 (289) | $76,439 (164) | $68,712 (125) |
| Professor | $94,733 (83) | $95,510 (59) | $92,824 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $75,567 (79) | $76,260 (43) | $74,739 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,807 (95) | $62,222 (49) | $61,364 (46) |
| Instructor | $44,397 (32) | $44,062 (13) | $44,626 (19) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,097 (289) | $76,439 (164) | $68,712 (125) |
| Professor | $94,733 (83) | $95,510 (59) | $92,824 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $75,567 (79) | $76,260 (43) | $74,739 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,807 (95) | $62,222 (49) | $61,364 (46) |
| Instructor | $44,397 (32) | $44,062 (13) | $44,626 (19) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,221,615 | $745,047 | $476,568 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 398 | 234 | 164 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 337 | 199 | 138 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 106 | 61 | 45 |
| Football | 90 | 90 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Soccer | 48 | 25 | 23 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming | 21 | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 11 | - | 11 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $78,281 | $76,476 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $31,885 | $22,920 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 25 | 20 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 49% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 42% |
| Female | 56% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 37% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 51% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 25% |
| 5 Years | 42% |
| 6 Years | 47% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 12 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 60 | 36 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 8 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 28 | 34 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 4 | 9 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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