The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Here is a detailed introduction to the school:

History

Founded: The school was founded in 1927.

School size: The campus covers an area of ​​655 acres, and the total number of undergraduate students in the fall of 2022 is 2,039.

Academic level

Ranking: In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Ranking, the school ranked 12th among colleges in the North and 8th among public schools in the North.

Majors: 46 undergraduate majors are offered, covering biochemistry, computer engineering, health care, justice administration and criminology, pre-medicine, education, business and nursing.

Faculty: The teacher-student ratio is about 1:17, and 2/3 of the school The faculty has obtained doctoral degrees, is widely praised and internationally recognized, has teaching and practice experience in multiple fields, and can provide students with personal attention, high-quality teaching and practice opportunities, and cultivate students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Teaching Features: Small classes are implemented, and about 64% of the classes have less than 20 students. Students can get more personal attention, have more opportunities to interact with teachers, and get personalized guidance.

Campus Life

Accommodation: There are a variety of accommodation options on campus, including co-ed dormitories, fraternity housing, married student apartments, single student apartments, and theme dormitories.

Student Activities: The school has more than 41 student activities, as well as 3 sports teams, 1 fraternity and 1 sorority, etc., providing students with a rich extracurricular life.

Geographic Location: Located outside John City, Pennsylvania, 113 kilometers east of Pittsburgh and 282 kilometers northwest of Washington, DC. The area is conveniently accessible with transportation arteries such as John Mercer Airport, Greyhound Bus Line and Amtrak. The campus is surrounded by a beautiful environment, with pristine nature reserves and scenic hiking trails. There are also first-class facilities on campus, such as an advanced performing arts center, a conference center and a 40,000-square-foot fitness center.

Admission and employment

Admission: The acceptance rate is 97%, the ACT score range is between 19-28, and the high school GPA requirement is 3.6.

Tuition: In-state tuition and fees for 2022-2023 are $14,646, and out-of-state tuition and fees are $26,520.

Employment: 94% of the school's graduates continue to pursue graduate studies or find employment. The companies where graduates work include the Hilltop School District, Penn Welsh School District, Lee County School District, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Boeing Aviation, General Electric, Honda Motor, American Red Cross, etc. The average salary of graduates is $52,633.