California University of Pennsylvania
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About California University of Pennsylvania
Founded in 1852, PennWest California is located in California (pop. 6,800), a borough in rural southwestern Pennsylvania, about 35 miles from Pittsburgh. In 2015, Safewise ranked California, Pa. among the top 50 Safest College Towns in America.
Our 294-acre campus includes top recreation facilities, best-in-class housing options, plenty of green space and an on-campus farm used for recreation and learning activities.