Overview
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is a 4-year public institution in southwest central Pennsylvania and the oldest regional campus in the University of Pittsburgh system. Pitt-Johnstown grants bachelor’s degrees in 45 academic fields of study. For students interested in the arts, Pitt-Johnstown hosts the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center featuring a concert hall, black box theater, and art gallery where student art is exhibited alongside that of professional artists. Set in the Laurel Highlands, the Pitt-Johnstown campus provides access to 15 miles of hiking and biking trails and is the first Pennsylvania university to be declared a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Acceptance Rate:
97%
Average Net Price:
$17,574
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1118
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $14,646 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $26,520 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,150
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,033
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,800
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
25%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4116
90%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,033
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$13,143,539
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,185,293
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
62%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,262
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,365
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$240
Students receiving federal loans
60%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,216
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,714
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
3470
Students Applied
116
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
4%
Submitting ACT
55%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1118
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,043
Total Number of Undergrads
2,043
0
100
37%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
43
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
22
Countries Represented
7
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
21%
Student Organizations
95
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
59%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
60%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mountain Cats
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
1
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$61,200
Top 5 Employers
Rock & Campbell
Allen & Hamilton
Musser Engineering
Coopers & Lybrand
L. Robert Kimball & Associates
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,365
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$240
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingFrom my first year of experience, all of my professors tried their hardest to help their students understand the material. Many, if not all, of the professors have after class hours for students who need extra help. As long as you do the work required of you, you should walk away from each class with an understanding of the material.
Brooke from Lewistown, PA
UPJ is a growing college that is continuously expanding among the many acres owned. Huge variety of clubs that make the college experience enjoyable. If I could choose any school to attend, I would not have changed my mind.
Zachary from Bethel Park, PA
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