PennWest California
Academics
How strong are the academics at PennWest California?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
38%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
PennWest has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Honors Programs
PennWest California has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on PennWest's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at PennWest California:
72%
First-year retention rate
38%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are PennWest California's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Business Administration and Management, General
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
71.8
94.84
117.88
140.92
163.96
187
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 13
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 68
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4
- Environmental Biology 1
- Molecular Biology 0
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 106
- Finance, General 35
- Accounting 32
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 28
- Business/Commerce, General 8
- Accounting 5
- Labor and Industrial Relations 4
- Operations Management and Supervision 3
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
- Finance, General 3
- Business Administration and Management, General 3
- Labor and Industrial Relations 2
- Real Estate 2
- Business/Managerial Economics 1
- Business/Managerial Economics 1
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
Communication
- Communication, General 24
- Communication and Media Studies 24
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 17
- Journalism 7
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 1
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 1
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 45
- Information Science/Studies 14
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 134
- Secondary Education and Teaching 58
- Special Education and Teaching, General 16
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 14
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 1
- Secondary Education and Teaching 1
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs 0
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 0
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 0
Engineering
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 17
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 13
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 4
- Industrial Technology/Technician 1
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 22
Foreign Languages
- Arabic Language and Literature 30
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 187
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 71
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 33
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 33
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 33
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 19
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 9
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 6
- Art Therapy/Therapist 1
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 0
- Health and Wellness, General 0
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 0
History
- History, General 14
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 27
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 1
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other 12
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal 3
- American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 89
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 32
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
Library Science
- Library and Information Science 0
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 21
- Statistics, General 2
- Statistics, Other 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences 13
- Systems Science and Theory 10
- Systems Science and Theory 1
- Gerontology 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 28
- Environmental Science 18
- Environmental Studies 1
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 81
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 49
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 5
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 2
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 1
- Physical Fitness Technician 1
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 16
- Physics, General 5
- Physics, General 2
- Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 94
- Social Psychology 12
- Psychology, General 9
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 56
- Human Services, General 0
- Human Services, General 0
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 0
Science Technologies/Technicians
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician 0
Social Sciences
- Criminology 89
- Sociology, General 41
- Political Science and Government, General 17
- Anthropology, General 10
- Geography 10
- Social Sciences, General 8
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 3
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 1
- Economics, General 1
- Economics, General 1
- Social Sciences, General 1
- Social Sciences, Other 0
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 91
- Graphic Design 13
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11
- Music Technology 8
- Art/Art Studies, General 8
- Commercial and Advertising Art 5
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 1
- Art/Art Studies, General 1
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
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