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Location:California
Setting:Rural
Population:5,274
Enrollment:9,483
On Campus:26%
Language:English
Calendar:Semester
Approximate:
  • Fall 08/27
  • Spring 01/28

Tuition & Payments
PLAN A: OPEN
You will pay in-state/in province tuition/fees directly to your host campus.
OPEN - Host campus accepts ALL qualified applicants.

PLAN B: OPEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
OPEN - Host campus accepts ALL qualified applicants.

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Plan A Tuition & Fees: $4,508

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Room And Meals: $5,265

Additional Information
Receive From Canada
PLAN A, PLAN B

Campus Diversity
80%Caucasian
7%African American
2%Hispanic
1%Asian American
1%Native American
1%International
8%Other


Campus Links
Home Page
Catalog


NSE Links
Policies & Procedures
Campus Detail Info
Member Campus Links

How to Apply
Applications are submitted through your home campus coordinator.
Find Your NSE Office


Located in the Laurel Highlands foothills of tree-blanketed southwestern Pennsylvania, California University rests on the banks of the Monongahela River in a peaceful small town setting. NSE students have access to outdoor recreation activities, including nationally recognized Ohio Pyle State Park and also to the city of Pittsburgh, often ranked a most liveable city in America by national publications. NSE students are personally provided with opportunities to experience the variety the region presents, including a weekend trip to Gettysburg National Battlefield in the fall.

The university was founded in 1852 and presently focuses on taking an active role in the resurgence of the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. All residence halls have been newly constructed with climate controlled apartment-style design. Other extensive new construction includes academic buildings and recreational facilities. A 180 acre recreation complex is also readily available to students.

Programs
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Anthropology: Anthropology, Archaeology, Forensic Anthropology

Area Studies: Gerontology

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Computer Graphics, Design Technology, Drafting, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Media Arts, Photography, Studio Art

Athletics: Athletic Training, Sports Management/Administration

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Management Information Systems, Pro-Golf Management, Public Relations

Chemistry: Chemistry

Communications: Broadcasting, Communication, Graphic Communication, Journalism, Radio and Television Studies, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address, Television

Criminal Justice: Administration of Justice, Corporate and Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Science, Legal Studies, Systems of Justice

Earth Sciences: Earth Science, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Sciences

Economics: Economics

Education: Communications, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, English, Language and Literacy, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics, Secondary Education, Social Science Education, Special Education, Technology Education, Theatre Education

English: Creative Writing, English, Literature, Professional Writing, Writing

Environmental Studies: Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Science, Natural Resources/Science/Management

General Studies: Leadership Studies, Liberal Studies

Geography and Urban Studies: Geographic Information Sciences & Emergency Management, Geography

Geology: Geology

Health and Safety Sciences: Gerontology, Mortuary Science

History: History

Hospitality and Tourism: Tourism and Travel

Industrial Studies: Industrial Technology, Industrial Technology Management

Information Studies: Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Data Processing, Data Processing Technology, Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Systems Programming

Mathematics: Mathematics

Military Sciences: Army ROTC

Performing Arts: Acting, Dance, Design/Technical, Music, Music Technology, Music Theater, Technical Theater, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Education, Theater Production

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy

Physics: Physics

Political Science: Campaign Management, Political Science, Public Policy Studies

Psychology: Industrial Psychology, Psychology

Recreation: Parks Administration and Management, Professional Golf Management, Professional Golf Management, Sports Management

Sociology/Social Work: Applied Sociology, Social Science, Social Work, Sociology, Womens Studies

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Speech Therapy

Technology: Applied Engineering and Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Technology, Design Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Graphic Communications Technology, Industrial Technology, Industrial Technology, Information Systems Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Technology, Operations Technology, Printing Technology, Process Technology, Robotics Technology, Technology Education, Technology Studies

Closed Programs
Nursing and all online and graduate programs are closed.

Limitations
Computer Science courses may be limited. Legal Studies courses may be limited. Access to 100 or 200 level general education oriented courses is very limited.

Notable Academic Programs
Technology Studies, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Sports Management, Communication Disorders

Unique Academic Programs
Technology Education, Professional Golf Management

Special Options
Honors Access: Yes

Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements
  • 2.5 GPA
  • None.
Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
  • Prefer students who will live on campus
Mid-Year Exchange (Exchange that begins with the Spring/Winter Term)
  • Available
Non-Native English Speakers
  • TOEFL: must have a score of 550 paper, 213 computer or 79 Internet
Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students
  • No graduate students
Summer Exchange
  • Plan A/B
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will accept on Plan A
Tuition/Fees
  • Fees are subject to change without notice.
  • Two semesters = one academic year
  • Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Plan A Students
  • Figures are current as of 7/30/2012.
  • Estimated cost: $4,508.
  • Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
  • Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
  • Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
  • See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan A students.
Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students
  • No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
  • Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
  • See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan B students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Plan A: 18 ($268 per additional hour)
  • Plan B: 18 ($268 per additional hour)
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 7/30/2012.

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Application Fee: $25 Year Plan A & B Mandatory
Housing Deposit: $300 Year Plan A & B Mandatory
ID Card: $10 Year Plan A & B Mandatory
Tuition Deposit Fee: $100 Year Plan A & B Mandatory

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $0 per semester.

Financial Aid
Plan A
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus. Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus. Host campuses award aid to incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.

For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:

  • Pell
  • CWS
  • Perkins
  • SEOG
  • DL
  • Plus
Use FAFSA CODE: 003316

Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Plan A or Plan B, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room/Meals
  • Figures are current as of 7/30/2012.
  • Expect 5% or more increase for the subsequent academic year.
  • Figures are based on the average room and meal plan selected by NSE students. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your selected room type and meals.
  • Two semesters = one academic year
  • Three quarters = one academic year
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
  • Double: $3,550
  • Per semester unless otherwise noted
  • On campus living encouraged
Off-Campus Housing
  • Appoximate monthly cost: $0
  • Proximity to campus:
Meal Plans Per Semester
  • Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
  • $1715 per semester for 14 meals per week.


All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.