The Power of PennWest
We’ve taken a modern approach to education.
PennWest gives you access to combined resources, in-demand programs, expert professors and hands-on adventures that you won’t get anywhere else.
What’s more is your education fits into campus traditions and extracurricular activities that reinforce not only your learning, but who you are as a person.
And it creates one amazing college experience!
That’s the real power of PennWest. We’re Better Together and Better for you.
100+ Academic Programs
201,000+ Alumni
300+
Clubs and Organizations
11,300+
Total Enrollment
Academics
Getting the classes you need won’t be a problem here. In fact, you’ll have the option to take classes across three campuses!
Our more than 100 programs are housed in three colleges including the College of Education, Arts and Humanities; the College of Health Sciences and Human Services; and the College of Science, Technology and Business.
As a first-year student, your classes will be predominately delivered in-person. As you continue your college career, you’ll be able to schedule classes that suit your requirements, needs and schedule.
We deliver our courses in three ways:
An In-Person degree emphasizes traditional courses at one or more of our locations.
A Blended degree combines traditional in-person courses with flexible, online educational experiences.
An Online degree is offered 100% online.
Why so many options?
Options allow you to shape your education according to your schedule and needs. They also allow you to take advantage of all PennWest has to offer.
You are no longer defined by one campus. You now have an entire network of faculty and staff at your disposal.
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PennWest California is close to Pittsburgh and all it offers with professional sports teams, Heinz Hall, museums, Phipps Conservatory, the Pittsburgh Aviary and the Pittsburgh Zoo, to name a few. The great news is PennWest California has just as much to offer on its campus with top recreation facilities, best-in-class housing, green space, modern science classrooms, and labs that complement our high-tech majors. You’ll have fun as you pursue your professional dreams. It starts by getting involved. You can choose from more than 100 student clubs and organizations that can support your major, broaden your horizons and help you discover the real you. Students also enjoy being part of the Big Event, which is our student volunteer day where students step into our community to help and give back in a variety of ways. You can also explore your athletic side by joining or cheering for intramural programs, club sports, and athletics teams. Cal’s mascot, Blaze the Vulcan, will help you become the biggest sports fan every time he swings his hammer. Schedule
PennWest Clarion is nestled in a town that feels like a Hallmark movie. With its proximity to Main Street and Cook Forest, you’ll never wish for things to do. A popular attraction is the nine-day Autumn Leaf Festival every fall. This stunning campus includes suite-style housing, apartments and traditional residence halls, as well as state-of-the-art learning facilities like our nursing simulation laboratory, and hands-on communication studios for TV, radio and print media experiences. This is on a campus you’ll love to call home and it starts by getting involved. You can choose from more than 150 student clubs and organizations that can support your major, broaden your horizons and help you discover the real you. Take time to join or root for intramural programs, club sports and athletics teams. Clarion’s mascot, Ernie the Eagle, will help you soar to new heights as the biggest Golden Eagles fan.
PennWest Clarion also offers a Somerset site featuring our two-year Associate of Science in Nursing which prepares students to sit for the RN licensure exam.
Schedule a tour or visit PennWest Clarion virtually at PennWest.edu/visit.
PennWest Edinboro is the premiere place for arts and culture in a lakeside town that values those same things. The campus is located just 20 minutes south of Erie, Pennsylvania’s fourth largest city where students can enjoy professional music, theater and sports teams, art museums, waterparks, a large shopping district and the beaches at Presque Isle State Park on Lake Erie. The picturesque campus offers suite-style housing, modern learning facilities, and incredible outdoor recreation opportunities for every season. There are more than 140 student clubs and organizations that can support your major, broaden your horizons and help you discover the real you. Get in the game by joining intramural programs, club sports and athletics teams or simply cheer for your friends on the sidelines. You’ll celebrate the Highland Games & Scottish Festival with the town and our mascot, MacCato, who is the embodiment of the Fighting Scots with his Royal Stewart Tartan ensemble and steadfast shield.
Schedule a tour or visit PennWest Edinboro virtually at PennWest.edu/visit
Apply/Visit
We’ve made applying to PennWest better.
Decisions are based on a combination of:
• Official high school transcripts
• SAT/ACT scores (optional)*
• Recommendations (optional)*
PennWest.edu/apply
We operate under rolling admissions. Once your application is complete, you’ll quickly receive a decision on your application for admission.
To help you solidify your decision to apply, we recommend taking a tour. We offer a variety of tour styles as well as virtual visits for your convenience. We think once you see our campuses, you’ll understand why more than 201,000 alumni have chosen us and still think of our campuses as home.
Learn more at PennWest.edu/visit.
Still have questions? Our Admissions team is here to help.
Feel free to reach out any time at admissions@pennwest.edu or visit PennWest.edu/admissions.
Financial Aid
Worried about how you’ll pay for school? Our Financial Aid team is here to help you obtain the best financial package, so your educational goals become a reality. Our counselors explore every avenue of student funding including scholarships, grants, loans and student employment to ensure you have the most comprehensive aid package possible. You’ll be happy to know that:
• Each year, we award $19 million in scholarships.
• 95% of firsttime, full-time undergraduate students received some type of aid.
• 70% of all students received some form of financial aid during the 23-24 academic year.
Partner with PennWest. Better for you and your wallet.
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