University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admission Requirements

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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admission Overview

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg admitted 95.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 1055-1253 / ACT 17-26. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

95.2%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for University of Pittsburgh Greensburg

Acceptance Rate

The University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg acceptance rate is 95.2%. Last year, 2,166 of 2,275 applicants were admitted. That is the 98th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and can you get accepted?

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Pittsburgh Greensburg typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.5

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #44 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Pittsburgh Greensburg freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 16.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 19.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1055-1253

Freshmen who sent SAT

18%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 545
  • Math 510
  • Composite 1055
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Pittsburgh Greensburg

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 633
  • Math 620
  • Composite 1253
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Pittsburgh Greensburg

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg typically score around a 1150 SAT (middle 50% 1055–1253) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 68th percentile nationally. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ranks #60 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1055 to 1253

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1253+ Above 75th >97%
1150 to 1253 Avg + 95%-97%
1055 to 1150 Avg - 91%-95%
Below 1055 Below mid-50 <91%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 15
  • Math 16
  • Composite 17
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Pittsburgh Greensburg

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 25
  • Composite 26
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Pittsburgh Greensburg

Average ACT

Incoming testers at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 17–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg places #58 among colleges in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
26+ Above 75th >97%
21 to 26 Avg + 95%-97%
17 to 21 Avg - 91%-95%
Below 17 Below mid-50 <91%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

67% of University of Pittsburgh Greensburg freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 26% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 8%
Top 25% of class 26%
Top 50% of class 67%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Pittsburgh Greensburg admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,300 975 2,275
Accepted 1,239 927 2,166
Acceptance Rate 95% 95% 95%
Enrolled 207 169 376
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 18% 17%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Pittsburgh Greensburg and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Pittsburgh Greensburg application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 95.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1055-1253); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215275.

GPA calculator: University of Pittsburgh Greensburg GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026