Colleges · California
Colleges in California, PA
California is home to Pennsylvania Western University, with about 7,576 students on campus. 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in California
Students on campus
7,576fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Pennsylvania Western University7,576 on campus
Most selective
Pennsylvania Western Universityadmits 94% of applicants
Lowest net price
Pennsylvania Western University$18,256 a year after aid
Every college
The college in California
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near California
28 more colleges are within 30 miles of California.
Douglas Education CenterCareer school · For-profit · Monessen6.7 mi200 students
Laurel Business InstituteCareer school · For-profit · Uniontown15.1 mi397 students
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- EberlyUniversity or college · Public · North Union15.7 mi417 studentsWaynesburg UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Waynesburg18.5 mi1,135 studentsWashington & Jefferson CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Washington18.8 mi1,162 studentsPenn Commercial Business/Technical SchoolCareer school · For-profit · Washington19 mi223 students
Pittsburgh Institute of AeronauticsCommunity college · Private nonprofit · West Mifflin19.6 mi591 studentsPennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater AlleghenyUniversity or college · Public · McKeesport19.8 mi358 studentsWest Virginia Junior College-United Career InstituteCareer school · For-profit · Irwin21.1 mi25 students
Westmoreland County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Hempfield21.7 mi3,063 students18 more within 30 miles.
Straight-line distance from the center of California. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.