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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Pennsylvania

California University of Pennsylvania

California University of Pennsylvania is a public college located in California, Pennsylvania, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at California University of Pennsylvania is $9,288. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $13,932. The college offers Master’s degrees in 23 different degree areas, with 15 Master’s degrees offered online. California University of Pennsylvania enrolls 2,046 graduate students, with 62% part-time students, 79% online students, and 12% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.calu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
772 full-time
1,274 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,614
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:240
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:553
  • Online students
    79%
  • Male/Female
    30% / 70%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$9,288
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$13,932
  • Application fee:$35
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,631
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$516
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$4,576
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$774
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
896 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
77 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:4%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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