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Accredited and affordable, Cal U provides students with an excellent educational experience at a tremendous value. Our professors are some of the best in their fields, committed to academic excellence and intellectual rigor, and offering real-world experience. Eighty-seven percent of Cal U's full-time faculty members hold the highest degree in their field.

With world-class academics, state-of-the-art facilities and proximity to the internationally renowned City of Pittsburgh, California University of Pennsylvania offers more than just learning. Graduate programs position you for career success. Whether you're looking to enter a new career field, move up in your current position or expand your knowledge base, a graduate degree or certificate program at California University of Pennsylvania can help you to reach your goals. Cal U offers more than 95 graduate programs, including master's degrees, doctorate degrees and graduate-level certifications, certificate and licensure programs. Programs are offered on campus and 100% online-a top choice for busy, working professionals.

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Institutional Enrollment

Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,901
60.9% Female
39.1% Male

Institution Overview

System
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

School Type
Public

Region
Mid East DE DC MD NJ NY PA

Academic Calendar
Semester

Setting
Suburb: Small

Academics


Graduate Assistantships
Yes

Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes

Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes

Total # of Programs
89

Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
20
Distance
22

Degrees Offered

Master's
Other Doctor's
Certificate Offered

Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate

Student Body

Demographics
0.21%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.17%
Asian
10.44%
Black or African American
3.65%
Hispanic or Latino
0.10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
76.39%
White
1.93%
Two or more races
5.10%
Unknown
1.00%
Non-resident Alien

Admissions


Application Fee
$25

Admissions Office Web Address
www.calu.edu/prospective/undergraduate-admissions/index.htm

Tuition & Aid


Average In-State Tuition
$8,460

Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$12,690

Overall

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Academics: Programs - Overview


Academic
Yes

Occupational
No

Continuing Professional
Yes

Recreational or avocational
No

Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - other

Distance Learning Options

Grad programs or courses
Yes

Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)

Master's
20
Master's (Distance)
9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
2
Post Master's Certificate
3
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
1

Program Area Program Type Program Format
Campus Distance
Athletic Training/Trainer Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Business Administration and Management, General Master's Degree Yes No
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General Master's Degree Yes No
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's Degree Yes No
Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's Degree Yes Yes
Elementary Education and Teaching Master's Degree Yes Yes
Engineering Technology, General Master's Degree Yes Yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Master's Degree Yes No
Legal Professions and Studies, Other Master's Degree Yes Yes
Management Science Master's Degree Yes No
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Master's Degree Yes No
Nursing Administration Master's Degree Yes Yes
Reading Teacher Education Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Rehabilitation Science Post Master's Certificate Yes No
School Psychology Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate
Yes
Yes
No
No
Secondary Education and Teaching Master's Degree Yes Yes
Social Sciences, General Master's Degree Yes Yes
Social Work Master's Degree Yes No
Special Education and Teaching, General Master's Degree Yes No
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Master's Degree Yes Yes
Superintendency and Educational System Administration Post Master's Certificate Yes Yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth Master's Degree Yes Yes

Faculty

TotalInstructional StaffResearchPublic Service
Total 264 262 0 2
With faculty status 264 262 0 2
Tenured 178 176 0 2
On tenure track 51 51 0 0
Not on tenure track 35 35 0 0
Annual contract 35 35 0 0
Less-than annual contract 0 0 0 0

Graduate Assistantships


Graduate Assistantships
Yes

Graduate Assistantship

Research
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Healthcare Practioners and Technical Occupations

Additional Information


State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes

Medical Degree Offered?
No

Institution Has a Hospital?
No

Overall

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Overview


Average In-State Tuition
$8,460

Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$12,690

Financial aid office web address
www.calu.edu/prospective/undergraduate-admissions/financial-aid/index.htm

Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes

Typical Room
$6,592

Typical Board
$3,646

Tuition & Fees
In-stateOut-of-State
Full time Average Tuition$8,460$12,690
Full time Fees$3,247$4,130
Part time, per credit hour$470$705

Tuition Plan Options


Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes

Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No

Prepaid Tuition Plan
No

Tuition Payment Plan
Yes

Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No

Institutional Enrollment

Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,901
60.9% Female
39.1% Male

Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity

Demographics
0.21%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.17%
Asian
10.44%
Black or African American
3.65%
Hispanic or Latino
0.10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
76.39%
White
1.93%
Two or more races
5.10%
Unknown
1.00%
Non-resident Alien

Gender
Race / Ethnicity Men Women
Asian 11 23
Black Or African American 121 182
Hispanic Or Latino 53 53
Non-resident Alien 15 14
White 844 1,372
Two Or More Races 21 35
Unknown 70 78

Services offered

Service Offered
Academic Career Counseling ServiceYes
Employment Services For StudentsYes
Placement Services For CompletersYes

Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics

Overall

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Overview


Library Facilities at Institution
Yes

On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes

Services offered

Service Offered
Remedial servicesYes
On-campus day care for student's childrenNo

Admissions Office Contact

Address
250 University Ave
California, PA 15419-1394

Phone
724-938-4400

Fax

Email


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