University of Pittsburgh Johnstown: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is a small four-year, public school with 2,045 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1927 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

At University of Pittsburgh Johnstown you can obtain your associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
40
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 40 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Education, Computer Science, Biology, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is fair at 76% (close to Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is below average - 55%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is pretty decent: 15:1. Learn more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high - around $25,600 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown beyond tuition are around $1,000, which comes to a total of $26,600 per year.

Read the details about University of Pittsburgh Johnstown additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
97%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 3,470 applications were submitted and 3,380 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,500
Medium
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,900 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: approximately $6,500 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Pittsburgh Johnstown appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Pittsburgh Johnstown Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
450 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
15904, USA
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