Colleges With Selective Admissions
These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.
Bidwell Training Center Inc
1815 Metropolitan St
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15233
- Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: computer support, health unit coordinator, applied horticulture, chef training, medical records tech, chemical tech, medical office management, pharmacy tech.
- Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
- Student Body: 143 students, 143 full-time equivalent.
- SAT: not generally required.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.
Byzantine Catholic Seminary
3605 Perrysville Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15214
- Programs: ministry.
- Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
- Student Body: 16 students, 11 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 30 student capacity.
Carlow University
3333 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3165
- Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business, business administration, elementary school teaching, interdisciplinary studies, psychology, biology, nursing administration.
- Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
- Student Body: 2,123 students, 1,607 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 329 student capacity.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-560. Math: 440-540.
- Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3890
- Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, computer engineering courses, computer science, mechanical engineering, MIS, information technology, public policy analysis, computer support.
- Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
- Student Body: 10,017 students, 9,116 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 3,432 student capacity.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 610-710. Math: 680-760.
- Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.
Duquesne University
Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15282
- Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, business management, pharmacy, communication studies, elementary school teaching, marketing, registered nursing, psychology.
- Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
- Student Body: 9,916 students, 8,840 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 3,574 student capacity.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-610. Math: 510-620.
- Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.
La Roche College
9000 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237-5898
- Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: health professions, elementary school teaching, psychology, human resources, management science, information technology, criminal justice and safety, design and visual communication.
- Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
- Student Body: 1,707 students, 1,459 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 627 student capacity.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-530. Math: 420-530.
- Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
1401 Blvd of the Allies
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219-5166
- Programs: registered nursing.
- Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
- Student Body: 120 students, 120 full-time equivalent.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-510. Math: 420-510.
- Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
616 N Highland Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206-2596
- Programs: ministry, theological and ministerial studies, religious education.
- Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
- Student Body: 379 students, 336 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 121 student capacity.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare.
Point Park University
201 Wood St
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-1984
- Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, criminal justice and safety, drama, journalism, dance, computer services management, communication and journalism, elementary school teaching.
- Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
- Student Body: 3,413 students, 2,825 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 718 student capacity.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-580. Math: 450-550.
- Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.
Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
7418 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15208-2594
- Programs: theology, ministry.
- Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
- Student Body: 77 students, 51 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 6 student capacity.
- Notable: Career counseling.
Rosedale Technical Institute
4634 Browns Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217-0000
- Programs: automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, electrician.
- Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
- Student Body: 202 students, 202 full-time equivalent.
- SAT: not generally required.
- Notable: Placement assistance. Remedial services.
Shadyside School of Nursing
5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232
- Programs: registered nursing.
- Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
- Student Body: 410 students, 329 full-time equivalent.
- SAT: not generally required.
- Notable: Career counseling.
Triangle Tech Inc - Pittsburgh
1940 Perrysville Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15214-3897
- Programs: electrician, HVAC, carpentry, welding, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting.
- Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
- Student Body: 318 students, 318 full-time equivalent.
- SAT: not generally required.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Dietetic Internship
5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232
- Programs: dietitian.
- Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
- Student Body: 3 students, 3 full-time equivalent.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.
University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus
4200 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260
- Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, business management, speech and rhetoric, law, social work, political science, instructional media design, registered nursing.
- Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
- Student Body: 26,559 students, 23,587 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 6,300 student capacity.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 560-660. Math: 580-670.
- Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
4900 Friendship Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224
- Programs: registered nursing.
- Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
- Student Body: 122 students, 122 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 90 student capacity.
- SAT: not generally required.
- Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
- Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare.
