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California University of Pennsylvania, popularly referred to as Cal U, was founded in 1852 as a public university. The main campus spans over 90 acres of land and with an additional 98 acre for a recreational complex. The university enrolls over 6,000 students in its undergraduate and post graduate programs.
Cal U's athletic teams go by the nickname Vulcans, with the mascot being Blaze. The official colors are red and black. The sports department includes the volleyball, soccer, basketball, tennis and baseball teams, along with the ice hockey and softball teams. Cal U boasts of four national championships in basketball, softball and ice hockey. The university’s football team also won three straight PSAC championships.
California University is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in California, PA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at California University top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at the school often study mathematics 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 510 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 530 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 8,206 students (7,347 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. California University 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
http://www.cup.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 369 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management |
| Education And Teaching | 326 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, reading teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 199 | liberal arts and sciences, geography, English, social services, history, political science, social studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 184 | business management, accounting, management science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 119 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapist assistant, mental and social health services, school psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 82 | engineering technology, industrial production tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech |
| Science | 81 | physical sciences, biology, geology, physics, chemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 77 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 64 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 53 | social work |
| Law | 49 | legal professions |
| Media | 33 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 30 | mathematics |
| Design | 22 | graphic design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer and info science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 16 | commercial art, multimedia |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Medicine | 10 | gerontology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for California University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,086 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 645 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 3 |
In 2007, California University had a total enrollment of 8,206 students (7,347 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 93% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
California University offers campus housing for 2,264 of its 7,347 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of California, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,028 | 2,589 | 64% | 1,260 | 49% |
| Men | 1,825 | 1,198 | 66% | 633 | 53% |
| Women | 2,203 | 1,391 | 63% | 627 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 |
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 | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,851 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,046 |
| Room and board | $ 8,466 |
| Room charge | $ 5,662 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,930 |
| Books and supplies | $ 875 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,327 |
Financial Aid:
California University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 331600)
California University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 107 | 59 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 46 | 50 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $95,510 | 24 | $92,824 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $76,260 | 36 | $74,739 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 49 | $62,222 | 46 | $61,364 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $44,062 | 19 | $44,626 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 164 | $76,439 | 125 | $68,712 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 177 | 113 | 290 |
| Football | 120 | 0 | 120 |
| Basketball | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Track | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 91 | 113 |
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
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
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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