Pennsylvania Western University

https://www.pennwest.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,716

2022 Average Net Price

$18,527

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

2.17%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

93.6%

8,463 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

12,778

71.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

50.3%

1,230 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania Western University is a higher education institution located in Washington County, PA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania Western University were Registered Nursing (273 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (220 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (162 degrees).

In 2022, 4,773 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania Western University. 68.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,899 degrees), 11.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (335 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania Western University is $7,716, which is $−16,280 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania Western University was 2.17%, corresponding to 129 out of the 5933 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania Western University is $7,716, which is $16,280 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,527.

In 2022, 83% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania Western University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,716

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania Western University was $7,716. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania Western University is $−16,280 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania Western University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,527

2022 Value

In 2022 Pennsylvania Western University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,527.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania Western University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania Western University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania Western University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.17%

2019 Default Rate

129

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania Western University was 2.17%, which represents 129 out of the 5933 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pennsylvania Western University received 8,463 undergraduate applications in 2022.

There were 12,778 students enrolled at Pennsylvania Western University in 2022. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pennsylvania Western University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

7,923

Accepted Out of 8,463

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania Western University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2022)

300

Scores Submitted (2022)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Pennsylvania Western University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania Western University had a total enrollment of 12,778 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania Western University is 9,188 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,590. This means that 71.9% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania Western University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania Western University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.2% White, 8.18% Black or African American, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.99% Two or More Races, 1.17% Asian, 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0626% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania Western University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49%), followed by White Male (29.7%) and Black or African American Female (4.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (63.4%), followed by White Male (15.3%) and Black or African American Female (4.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania Western University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,778 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania Western University is 9,188 and the part-time enrollment is 3,590. This means that 71.9% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania Western University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania Western University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania Western University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Pennsylvania Western University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania Western University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
9,993 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,045 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
549 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania Western University is 78.2% White, 8.18% Black or African American, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.99% Two or More Races, 1.17% Asian, 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0626% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 479 students (3.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 1,751 more women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania Western University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania Western University is white (3,899 degrees awarded). There were 11.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (335 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania Western University is Registered Nursing (273 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (220 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (162 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania Western University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (161 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (407 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (264 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania Western University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,578,552 people), Secondary school teachers (470,628 people), Education administrators (264,664 people), Special education teachers (188,207 people), and Social workers, all other (175,157 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania Western University in 2022 are Library Science (161 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (407 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (264 degrees), Language & Linguistics (80 degrees), and Education (816 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania Western University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania Western University are Library Science (161 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (407 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (264 degrees), Language & Linguistics (80 degrees), and Education (816 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania Western University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,802,385 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (290,058 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (211,260 people), Individual & family services (146,331 people), and Outpatient care centers (123,064 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania Western University.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
273 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
220 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
162 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania Western University was Registered Nursing with 273 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pennsylvania Western University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,511

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

3,262

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,511 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania Western University, which is 0.463 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,262).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania Western University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 151 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania Western University in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 1.04 times more than the 145 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 401 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania Western University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.57 times more than the 61 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 38% of students graduating from Pennsylvania Western University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (84.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Pennsylvania Western University is Female and Asian (84.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.63% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
3,899 degrees awarded
Black or African American
335 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
191 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania Western University is white (3,899 degrees awarded). There were 11.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (335 degrees).

3.52% of degree recipients (168 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
2,708 degrees awarded
White Male
1,191 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
187 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania Western University is white female (2,708 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1191 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania Western University has an endowment valued at nearly $105M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −3.98M (−3.79%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Pennsylvania Western University had a total salary expenditure of 293M. Pennsylvania Western University employs 201 Professors, 145 Associate professors and 128 Assistant professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania Western University are Male Professor (113), Female Professor (88), and Male Associate professor (73).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania Western University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 238 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 168 employees, and Service with 146 employees.

Endowment

$105M

2022 Endowment

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pennsylvania Western University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.39M - Federal
$20.4M - State
$4.97k - Local

As of 2022, Pennsylvania Western University received $7.39M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $20.4M from state grants and contracts, and $4.97k from local grants and contracts.

Instructional Salaries

$51.4M

Instructional Salaries

534

Number of Employees

In 2022, Pennsylvania Western University paid a total of $51.4M to 534 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

201 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

238 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania Western University were Professor with 201 employees, Associate professor with 145 employees, and Assistant professor with 128 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania Western University were Business and Financial Operations with 238 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 168 employees, and Service with 146 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania Western University was Male Professor with 113 employees, Female Professor with 88 employees, and Male Associate professor with 73 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania Western University.