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Official website
www.pennwest.eduCanadaQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Pennsylvania Western University
Pennsylvania Western University, commonly known as PennWest, is a public university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), located in Pennsylvania, USA—not Canada. It was established in 2022 through the merger of three predecessor institutions: California University of Pennsylvania, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. The university operates multiple campuses across western Pennsylvania and offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and online programs.
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QS World #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times Higher Education #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Multiple campuses in California, Clarion, and Edinboro, Pennsylvania, USA
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
6/10
Social scene
Weather: Cold winters (most cities)
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
88% placement rate
Popular fields
life-sciences
Top Recruiters
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Multiple campuses in California, Clarion, and Edinboro, Pennsylvania, USA
Location: California, Canada
Climate: Cold winters (most cities)
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Oct–Mar for Fall; Jan intakes close earlier
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for Canada: Oct–Mar for Fall; Jan intakes close earlier