PennWest California

Yes, PennWest California is online through PennWest Global. It has dozens of degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels that distance learners can complete 100% remotely. For example, online bachelor's degrees span various fields and industries — from accounting and criminal justice to exercise science and social work. 

PennWest University is located in California, Pennsylvania, about an hour outside Pittsburgh. However, students can complete one of PennWest's online degree programs from anywhere. 

Yes, PennWest California is accredited. 

To provide the most trustworthy results, OnlineU only includes accredited online institutions on its site. 

Specifically, PennWest is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This favorable accreditation status signifies that MSCHE finds PennWest's financial practices sound and that its academic programming meets federal quality standards.

PennWest California is known for its Four-Year Graduation Plan. This success plan provides the support and tools students need to help them stay on track toward graduation. Benefits include priority registration and scheduling, advising, individual attention, and access to the DegreeWorks tool, so students can track their own progress and create alternate degree paths in order to see how their credits may transfer or which courses are still needed.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard shows that PennWest California's bachelor's degrees in registered nursing, computer and information sciences, electrical engineering technologies, and legal research provide the highest earnings to alumni. Graduates earn median annual salaries of approximately $67,300, $63,200, $57,300, and $50,300, respectively. 

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. PennWest has a bachelor's salary score of 32 (out of 100) and 37 for its master's degrees. Its bachelor's degree in legal research has a Salary Score of 76.

According to College Scorecard, PennWest has a high 94% acceptance rate. While it considers entrance exam scores during the admissions process, they are not required. However, admitted students who submit scores generally have combined SAT scores between 930 and 1120 and ACT scores between 17 and 23. 

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, PennWest's admission requirements for first-year applicants generally include the following:

• An application
• A $30 application fee
• Official high school transcripts or GED
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Military transcripts, if applicable
• Some optional materials include the following:
• SAT/ACT scores, which may help with English and math placement
• Letters of recommendation
• A college essay or personal statement

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