University Of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1927 as one of the first regional campuses of a major university in the United States, Pitt-Johnstown is a four-year degree-granting fully accredited, coeducational, residential undergraduate college of the University of Pittsburgh. With 2,700 well-qualified full-time students and a suburban campus of striking beauty, Pitt-Johnstown combines the strong academic reputation and outstanding resources of a major research university with the personal appeal of a smaller college.
School Overview:
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| County | Cambria County, PA |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years |
| Institution Control | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,915 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 258 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,173 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,829 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 72 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 34 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,231 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 58% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,593 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 24% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $3,268 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 69% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,944 |
- The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is a comprehensive college offering baccalaureate and associate degrees in the arts and sciences and in selected professional fields. UPJ’s mission is to offer an affordable, high-quality educational experience to students of strong intellectual potential.
- The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is proud of its ability to offer students an excellent educational opportunity in a beautiful natural setting. The college is committed to continuing excellence in education and to promoting a mutually enriched and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff.
- University Of Pittsburgh-johnstown offer more than 40 majors and programs of study having a average class size of 25 and Student-to-Faculty ratio of 18 to 1. All classes, including laboratories, taught by faculty, without graduate assistants.
- You'll find plenty of academic challenges at Pitt Johnstown! But you'll also discover a varied and enjoyable social life. You can relax, develop your talents and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Diversity has a lot to do with it. There are more than 70 student organizations at Pitt Johnstown, offering a varied and enjoyable life outside the classroom.
- University Of Pittsburgh-johnstown is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Commission on Higher Education; Technology Accreditation Commision of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)
In the News:
- Help Available For Veterans Returning To Civilian Life (WJAC 6 Johnstown)
posted on August 18, 2010 at 05:44:03 pm
As more U.S. military personnel make their way home from tours of duty overseas, many are finding the transition back to civilian life challenging and difficult. - Carnegie Science Center to host science stunt-man David Willey (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on July 27, 2010 at 08:57:24 pm
David Willey — a physics professor at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown who has performed seemingly death-defying stunts — will be doing a special show at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Carnegie Science Center on the North Side. - Dateline Pittsburgh: 7/16/2010 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
posted on July 16, 2010 at 03:23:20 pm
Awards/Honors Arnetha F. Ball, the Visiting Barbara A. Sizemore Distinguished professor of urban education at Duquesne University, was presented with the Palmer O. Johnson Memorial Award by the American Educational Research Association. - High school graduates receive scholarships (Chambersburg Public Opinion)
posted on July 7, 2010 at 06:20:26 pm
Four area 2010 high school graduates received scholarships from the Norman and Lois Sollenberger Scholarship Fund distributed by New Guilford Brethren in Christ Church, Chambersburg. - Panthers' Walsh headed to DeSales (Reading Eagle)
posted on June 17, 2010 at 04:51:16 am
High school: Schuylkill Valley. Honors: Scored 29 of career 52 goals in senior season, earning All-Berks honors. Four-year varsity starter led Panthers to first division title in school history as senior. also led Schuylkill Valley fall club team to a title in 2008.
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