Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
| Online | pitt.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Pittsburgh Johnstown within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#564 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#175 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#49 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#489 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#42 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1200 |
| ACT | 19/28 |
| GPA | 3.57 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $758 |
| Other Fees | $986 |
| Room and Board | $11,480 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,184 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $758 |
| Other Fees | $986 |
| Room and Board | $11,480 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,058 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Education | 15% |
| Engineering Technology | 12% |
| English and Literature | 11% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215284 IPEDS survey data for University of Pittsburgh Johnstown.
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Last updated February 24, 2024