University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ)

Black Pinpoint 157 Blackington Hall 450 Schoolhouse Road | Johnstown, PA | 15904

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Undergrads tell us that The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown "is about having a good college experience at a small campus while growing as a student and person." The school offers "an excellent undergraduate campus to explore scientific fields," as well as engineering and education programs that "have a high success rate." Academics focus on practical experience in most disciplines; as one student explains, "My professors have all worked in the field that they are teaching," which not only "adds validity to what they are teaching," but also means that "they can help students get internships and the experience that they need." Profs here "are generally very accessible," but their teaching can be "hit or miss." One student explains, "Some professors at UPJ are sensational, but others can be total bores. The academic experience in Johnstown is what you make of it. If you want to get the most out of it, you can." Those who succeed in doing so insist that UPJ offers "a small school feel with a big university name" that translates into "a very positive employment rate for graduating students."

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
3,456
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Acceptance Rate
81%
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Average HS GPA
3.45

Deadlines

Regular
May 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 550

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 570

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Class Rank
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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Approximate Expenses per year
$0

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05. Academics

Gender

Minority
Women
Men
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate

06. Student Body

What students say:

UPJ undergrads are "hardworking, fun-loving individuals looking to make a difference on campus on way or another." They are "generally from western Pennsylvania," either "from the Pittsburgh or Johnstown-Somerset area," with many "who live nearby in small towns." The school is predominantly Caucasian "so ethnically, it's not very diverse," but this is something that the school is "working on." Additionally, "Many students here are engineering majors," so some find that the school also lacks diversity in terms of areas of interest. One student observes that "The typical student is a walking advertisement for Hollister. It is very preppy here. There aren't a lot of artsy, goth, or other types of people." That said, the atypical students here "fit in by banding in groups in which they recognize and celebrate each others' uniqueness."

Gender

45% female55% male

Out of State

2% are out
of state
98% are
in-state

Students

97% are
full time
3% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,816
Foreign Countries Represented
20

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.11%
Asian
1.28%
Black
3.48%
Hispanic
1.24%
Caucasian
87.38%
Unknown
2.67%
International
1.81%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

The weekends can get pretty boring sometimes at UPJ because "there isn't much to do in Johnstown" and "a lot of students go home on the weekends." As one student observes, "It's a rural atmosphere, so the social life reflects that. It's like choosing between living in the city and living in a small town. UPJ is the small-town choice. The safe and pleasant atmosphere compensates for the lack of nightlife." One perk of the location is that "We get a lot of snow, so many students enjoy going to local ski resorts or sled riding on campus." Students tell us that "there are parties every weekend," but "Although there is a majority of students who like to drink alcohol and party, it is easy to find other students that are not interested in those activities. Just because you don't drink, doesn't mean that you're not going to have any friends here." "The movies and bowling" are "always popular places for students" and it's "hard to go to either location without seeing another group of students from the university."

Students
60%
First-Year Students
81%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Pam Penatzer
Campus Visit Coordinator
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Admissions Welcome Center 450 Schoolhouse Road Johnstown, PA 15904
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(814)269-7050

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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(814)269-7050

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
M-F, 10am-3pm, select Saturdays
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Various Saturdays throughout the year

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Johnstown Airport Greater Pittsburgh International Airport Amtrak Train Greyhound Bus Cambria County Transit Authority Student Senate sponsored transportation Taxis Limousine Service


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Points North: * Take US Route 219 South * Take Exit PA Route 756 (Geistown/Elton) * At bottom of ramp, turn left * At the first traffic light, turn right onto Theatre Drive * Go straight through 2 traffic lights * At next intersection, turn left onto Schoolhouse Road * University can be entered at either the first or second roads on the right From Points West: * PA Turnpike (Interstate 70/76 East) to Exit 10 (Somerset) * Turn left at end of exit ramp onto PA 601 North * Follow approximately 1.5 miles to entrance of US 219 North * Follow US Route 219 North to exit at PA Route 756 (Geistown/Elton) * At bottom of ramp, turn right * At the first traffic light, turn right onto Theatre Drive * Go straight through 2 traffic lights * At next intersection, turn left onto Schoolhouse Road * University can be entered at either the first or second roads on the right OR * US Route 22 East * Exit at PA 56 East * Follow PA 56 East for approximately 17 miles through the City of Johnstown * Follow 56 East to exit for US 219 South * Take Exit PA Route 756 (Geistown/Elton) * At bottom of ramp, turn left * At the first traffic light, turn right onto Theatre Drive * Go straight through 2 traffic lights * At next intersection, turn left onto Schoolhouse Road * University can be entered at either the first or second roads on the right From Points South: * US Route 219 North * Follow US 219 North to exit at PA 756 (Geistown/Elton) * At bottom of ramp, turn right * At the first traffic light, turn right onto Theatre Drive * Go straight through 2 traffic lights * At next intersection, turn left onto Schoolhouse Road * University can be entered at either the first or second roads on the right OR * PA Route 56 West * Bypass the community of Windber * At the top of a long hill past Windber, turn right at light onto Theatre Drive * Turn is marked with a blue sign, "University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown" * Follow Theatre Drive through sharp curve and turn right at first intersection onto Schoolhouse Road * University can be entered at either the first or second roads on the right From Points East: * PA Turnpike (Interstate 70/76 West) to Exit 10 (Somerset) * Turn left at end of exit ramp onto PA 601 North * Follow approximately 1.5 miles to entrance of US 219 North * Follow US Route 219 North to exit at PA Route 756 (Geistown/Elton) * At bottom of ramp, turn right * At the first traffic light, turn right onto Theatre Drive * Go straight through 2 traffic lights * At next intersection, turn left onto Schoolhouse Road * University can be entered at either the first or second roads on the right OR * PA Turnpike (Interstate 70/76 West) to Exit 11 (Bedford) * Turn left at end of exit ramp and drive straight for approximately 100 yards * Turn left onto US 220 East/Interstate 99 North * Follow to exit for PA 56 * Take PA Route 56 West * Bypass the community of Windber * At the top of a long hill past Windber, turn right at light onto Theatre Drive * Turn is marked with a blue sign, "University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown" * Follow Theatre Drive through sharp curve and turn right at first intersection onto Schoolhouse Road * University can be entered at either the first or second roads on the right

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

*The Comfort Inn 455 Theatre Drive Johnstown, PA 15904 800-221-2222 *The Sleep Inn 453 Theatre Drive Johnstown, PA 15904 814-262-9292 Holiday Inn Express 1440 Scalp Avenue (Rt.56) Johnstown, PA 15904 814-266-8789 Super 8 627 Solomon Run Road Johnstown, PA 15904 814-535-5600 Hampton Inn 129 Commerce Ct. Johnstown, PA 15904 814-262-7700


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Men's Sports (Mountain Cats)

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Basketball
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Golf
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Soccer
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Track Field Outdoor
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Mountain Cats)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Coed
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Frat Sorority
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
110
Number of Honor Societies
13
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Join a fraternity
6%
Join a sorority
4%

12. Student Services

Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Pittsburgh

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Gateway Computer Buy Program Dell Computer Buy Program Apple Computer Buy Program

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,890
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,431
Average Need-Based Loan
$6,197
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
85%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$34,127
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$5,070
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Internships
05 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Finance, General.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
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06 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.

  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
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07 ENGINEERING.

  • Computer Engineering, General.
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08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies.
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist.
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09 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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10 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Applied Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematics, General.
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12 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
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13 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Forensic Psychology.
  • Psychology, General.
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14 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Economics, General.
  • Geography.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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15 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.

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