California University of Pennsylvania
School info
3.5
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.2
Food
2.9
Clubs
3.5
Facilities
4.1
Internet
3.3
Location
3
Opportunities
3.4
Safety
3.8
Social
3.1
Happiness
3.6
Basic Information
Location
- California, PA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public university
- Established: 1852; 172 years ago (1852)
- Founder: The community of California, Ellis N. Johnson Jr
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 150 undergraduate programs and numerous master's and doctoral programs
Key Area
- Criminal Justice
- Education and Administration Leadership
- Health Science and Exercise Leadership
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 7,312
- Undergraduates: 5,174
- Postgraduates: 2,138
- Academic Staff: 296 full-time, 90 part-time
- Administrative Staff: 463 full-time, 22 part-time
Notable Alumni
- Shaka Smart
- Eric Kush
- C. J. Goodwin
- Jack Zduriencik
- Mary Beth Buchanan
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Good reviews
Overall 5
This campus is one of the best I have seen.
Overall 4.9
Great place!! love it so much here:)
Overall 4.7
Credible University that is cheaper than most colleages.
Overall 4.6
Great school, the area is terrible though. There is nothing to do around the campus. The campus itself is amazing, you can tell the school puts a lot of work into it.
Overall 4.6
CalU has a lot to offer to students if they take advantage of them. The food may not be the best all the time but they have their good days.
Overall 4.5
I love CalU. The main issue is the parking and the town isn't the most exciting, but you have everything you need. The professors for the most part are wonderful. The campus is pretty and the staff is the best. I will be graduating in the spring of 2021 and returning for grad school right after.
Overall 4.5
Wonderful School
Overall 4.3
Best State School You Could Choose.
Overall 4.2
great school but im a furry so I don't feel too accepted tbh
Overall 4.2
Cal U is different from other universities. If you're looking for a school that is different from others, definitely come to Cal. Education is the same quality at any other university. It is not as bad as some people may say. Just find the right group of friends and your college experience will not be a regret in the future.
Bad reviews
Overall 1
not good
Overall 1
Not a student-friendly university. Had a bad experience with a professor in the Data Science department. TOld the dean & department head didn't respond & the dean didn't want to do anything. This 1 teacher ran the entire school despite the dean having a higher position. Had I hopes for this schoo; they let me down.
Overall 1
Could be a good university, however, they let a professor run the university. This 1 professor ruined my entire experience. The program coordinator never contacted me back. The dean did not understand the situation. They know it's easier to get more students than it is for new professors, so they just wait for the problem to go away.
Overall 1
Got covid and the school wouldnt let me take my finals online. This school doesnt care about its students health at all so make sure you dont get sick or theyll just take you out to the shed and completely forget about you
Overall 1.6
The location is terrible, the educational system is good for the most part. However, there are major updates that are NEEDED for the academic buildings and not the Student Union. Also, this school is starting to have a terrible reuptation due to the multiple events just from this semester.
Overall 1.7
Save your money.
Overall 1.7
Not a fan of this school. The campus is beautiful and that's about it.
Overall 1.8
Don't go here
Overall 1.8
Avoid this school at all costs!
Overall 1.9
California university of PA is nice if you want a small place with not too many distractions. Good if you want a good GPA