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California University of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive regional institution and a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, California University is a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in teacher preparation, liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies. The University enrolls approximately 7,553 students in graduate and undergraduate programs taught by 274 full-time faculty members.
Company History
California University of Pennsylvania is a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies.
The University is located on 294 acres in the borough of California, Pa., just 35 miles south of Pittsburgh on the banks of the Monongahela River. Here, highly trained faculty members, caring staff and state-of-the-art facilities combine to help every student develop a degree of character while preparing for a meaningful career.
A proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Each year since 2004, The Princeton Review has included California University in its Best in the Northeast listing, recognizing Cal U as one of the best regional universities in the northeastern United States.
For more than 160 years Cal U has been known for its educational excellence and having a strong commitment to our mission of pursing student achievement and success, institutional excellence, and community service.
Significant events have shaped the University, including new presidents, new buildings, academic and athletic achievements, achievements of our faculty, students, staff, and alumni, major wars and their impact on the university, and much more.