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California University is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in California, Pennsylvania. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at California University top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study education and teaching, engineering technician, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The admissions department at California University does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 430 to 520 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 520 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
California University offers classes to 7,184 students (6,415 full-time equivalent).
The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
California University Of Pennsylvania
250 University Ave
California, PA 15419-1394
General Phone: (724) 938-4400
Admissions Phone: (724) 938-4404
Financial Aid Phone: (724) 938-4415
http://www.cup.edu
California University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 381 | elementary school teaching, education, special ed, school counseling, reading teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Business And Management | 163 | business management, management science, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 149 | liberal arts and sciences, geography, political science, social services, history, English, anthropology, Spanish language |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 120 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management, occupational therapist assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 108 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, communication disorders, mental and social health services, school psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 88 | engineering technology, industrial production tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 74 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 62 | physical sciences, biology, geology, physics, chemistry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 46 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | computer and info science |
| Media | 39 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 33 | social work |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 30 | multimedia, commercial art |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 17 | environmental science |
| Design | 14 | graphic design |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Medicine | 4 | gerontology |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for California University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 983 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 365 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 47 | 8 |
In 2005, California University had a total enrollment of 7,184 students (6,415 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 28% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 95% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
California University offers campus housing for 1,467 of its 6,415 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of California, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,395 | 2,638 | 78% | 1,285 | 49% |
| Men | 1,493 | 1,179 | 79% | 622 | 53% |
| Women | 1,902 | 1,459 | 77% | 663 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 520 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (724) 938-4404
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,483 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,946 |
| Room and board | $ 7,788 |
| Room charge | $ 5,140 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,768 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,362 |
Financial Aid:
California University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 331600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (724) 938-4415
California University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 99 | 57 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 39 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 67 | $87,678 | 22 | $87,395 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $71,594 | 28 | $69,431 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $58,067 | 38 | $55,705 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $40,496 | 14 | $40,233 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 153 | $71,646 | 102 | $64,184 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 124 | 55 | 179 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Track | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 39 | 59 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Science, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Intermedia/Multimedia
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets California University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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