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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,831
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 92%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 49%

Located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 74% at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,352

Cost of attendance at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,992

Cost of attendance at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown received on average $11,255 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,255
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 176 34% $4,741 $834,478
Other Federal Grant 365 70% $3,559 $1,299,004
State Grant/Scholarships 170 33% $3,547 $603,003
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 470 91% $7,927 $3,725,742
Total Grant & Scholarships 500 97% $11,255 $5,627,749

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students is 49.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.5%.

49.2%

  • asian 66.7% 8 students
  • African American 34.6% 9 students
  • white 51.1% 302 students
  • unknown 32.5% 13 students
  • hispanic 60.0% 6 students
  • International Students 33.3% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 44.0% 11 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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