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:
- Bowie soccer players finalize college plans (Bowie Gazette)
posted on March 11, 2010 at 10:18:36 am
Two Bowie High School soccer players finalized their college plans on Tuesday morning, signing national letters of intent. Brian Graham, a three-time Gazette-Star All-County First Team selection signed with the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. - COLLEGE WRESTLING: Shippensburg's Barrick qualifies for Div. II tourney (Chambersburg Public Opinion)
posted on February 28, 2010 at 07:11:38 am
JOHNSTOWN -- Shippensburg University s wrestling team finished eighth in the NCAA Super Region I Duals on Saturday at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown as junior 174-pounder Chris Barrick qualified for nationals. - Caffrey qualifies for hurdles final (The Hawk Eye)
posted on February 27, 2010 at 04:35:27 pm
Burlington High School graduate Jenna Caffrey, a senior at Iowa State University, qualified for the final of the women's 60-meter hurdles by finishing with the sixth-best qualifying time in the preliminaries at the Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championships Friday at the Lied Recreation Center in Ames. - COLLEGE SPORTS Shippensburg's Barrick advances to semis (Chambersburg Public Opinion)
posted on February 27, 2010 at 07:11:47 am
JOHNSTOWN -- Shippensburg University wrestling junior Chris Barrick advanced to the 174-pound semifinals at the NCAA Super Region I Duals on Friday at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. - PUNXSUTAWNEY: Winter Sports Queen crowned during game (The Indiana Gazette)
posted on January 30, 2010 at 06:37:55 am
PUNXSUTAWNEY - The Winter Queen's Court has been selected at Punxsutawney Area High School and features Alexis Bianco, Amy Decker, Amy Harris, Joelle Hoffman, Megan McCully and Erica Weber.
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