California University of Pennsylvania College Portrait
California University of Pennsylvania250 University Avenue California, PA 15419
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- Students
Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend Cal U.
- Admissions
See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at Cal U. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.
- College Costs & Financial Aid
Learn about costs to attend Cal U and how much financial aid is typically awarded.
- College Cost Estimator
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- Classes and Campus Life
Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at Cal U.
- Student Experiences
Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at Cal U – inside and outside the classroom.
- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
See which majors are most popular at Cal U and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.
- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at Cal U finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
- Student Learning Outcomes
Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at Cal U.
- VSA SLO Pilot Project Experience at Cal U
Cal U Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 19 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 39% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 80% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 248 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 49% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 13% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 79% |
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Campus-based Housing
76% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
28% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
California University of Pennsylvania is committed to maintaining the safety of all members of the University community.
The California University Police Department serves all members of the Cal U community. The California University Police Department, located in the Pollock Maintenance Building, is responsible for security on campus. University police officers are on duty 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The administrative staff and police officers are among the best in their field. The director, assistant director and commissioned police officers are ready, willing and able to help make Cal U a safe, secure learning environment. The courteous and helpful officers have completed more than 520 hours of classroom and practical field training. All have extensive, ongoing police training, including courses in criminal justice, investigation, accident reporting, first aid, and criminal law and procedure.