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CALU
About our University
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At California University of Pennsylvania, students are our first priority. We’re here to facilitate learning and encourage discovery. Not just in the classroom, but through day-to-day experiences. We’re here to foster friendships and to create self-confidence. To build the foundation you need for a successful career, based on your individual dreams. As a mediumsized community of 7,419 undergraduate students and 1,981 graduate students, we’re small enough to feel like a family, but large enough to offer variety and diversity. We’re here to help you become the individual you’ve always dreamed of being. As a result, our students not only graduate with a diploma, but with a degree of character as well.
Quality and affordability As a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Cal U offers students a private-school experience at a public-school price. A vast array of grants, loans, scholarships and work-study programs are available from federal, state and University sources. Financial aid is based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement and financial need. Our Financial Aid Office can help you through the process.
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Courses that become you Cal U offers more than 150 programs of study in three undergraduate colleges, as well as 50 graduate programs. There is an academic program that is perfect for you, and a proven method to help you graduate in four years. Whether you’re interested in using robotic technology in the field of engineering or helping to shape the future as an early childhood educator, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Cal U.
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Small town near a big city Located on the banks of the Monongahela River just 35 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, Cal U offers students a beautiful, safe learning environment. Our 98-acre main campus is the focus of academic life, while our 196-acre south campus features athletic fields and picnic areas, as well as student housing. The scenic Pennsylvania countryside is ideal for hiking, biking, rafting, skiing or horseback riding. Big name retail CLUBS AND stores are just minutes ORGANIZATIONS away — and so are Including 16 NCAA numerous antique shops Division II Teams and specialty stores. The city of Pittsburgh not only offers diverse cultural experiences, professional sporting events and lively restaurants, but also serves as a vital connection to internships and a dynamic business community.
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I chose Cal because it was a perfect fit for me. There is a lot to do around campus, and it’s easy to get involved. My classes are challenging and there are plenty of people who care about me and my success. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else.