University of Pittsburgh Johnstown

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Johnstown, PA
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#6 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

1,813

Location Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Website pitt.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Located in the Laurel Highlands region of western Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown occupies a 655-acre mountain campus 70 miles east of Pittsburgh. As a regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh system, UPJ was established in 1927 and moved to its current location in 1967, where it operates as a four-year residential college. The institution offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs, with notable strengths in engineering, nursing, business, and natural sciences. The campus features modern academic facilities and traditional residence halls that house the majority of first-year students. UPJ competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Mountain Cats, participating in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Pittsburgh Johnstown within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#526
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#161
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#46
Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania

#6
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#440
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#42

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT 985/1220
ACT 22/27
GPA 3.57

Acceptance Rate

94.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 17.8%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Pennsylvania Resident Tuition

$14,906

Out of State Resident Tuition

$26,780

Breakdown

Tuition $14,906
Books and Supplies $738
Other Fees $1,246
Room and Board $12,940
Budget for Other Expenses $4,810
Total One Year Cost $34,640

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$58,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

59% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are Business, Education, and Engineering Technology. 24% of students major in Business, 15% in Education, and 12% in Engineering Technology.