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Greensburg, Pennsylvania is home to University Of Pittsburgh - Greensburg. Greensburg is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University Of Pittsburgh - Greensburg go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics, business and management, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 580.
University Of Pittsburgh - Greensburg has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,796 enrolled students (as of 2005).
University Of Pittsburgh - Greensburg offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (UPG) is a baccalaureate degree-granting unit and regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. As an integral part of a state-related institution, the Greensburg Campus provides educational opportunities to both traditional and nontraditional students through curricular and co-curricular experiences that are focused primarily on the arts and sciences and some selected professional or pre-professional programs that are grounded in traditional liberal arts disciplines. As an undergraduate school within the broader University, UPGÆs faculty places primary emphasis on teaching excellence while maintaining a commitment to scholarship and public service. A common part of the undergraduate educational experience is acquiring a certain depth and breadth of knowledge in a specific discipline or area that defines a studentÆs major focus of study. Equally important is the opportunity for each student to acquire the fundamentals of a liberal arts and sciences education. The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is committed to a General Education Program that will give its students a broader understanding of the human experience and the fundamental skills necessary for academic success and learning throughout their lifetimes. UPG recognizes that good citizenship, civic leadership, and full participation in an information-based, global society are a function of educational excellence. Accordingly, in all curricular and co-curricular matters, including its unique academic village structure, the Greensburg Campus fulfills its mission by providing its students with opportunities to develop leadership, a sense of civic engagement and public service, global awareness, and a commitment to academic excellence."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Pittsburgh - Greensburg
1150 Mount Pleasant Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
General Phone: (412) 837-7040
Admissions Phone: (412) 836-9880
Financial Aid Phone: (412) 836-9880
http://www.upg.pitt.edu
University Of Pittsburgh - Greensburg awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 98 | business management, accounting and management, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 91 | creative writing, speech and rhetoric, political science, English literature, history, interdisciplinary studies, social services, anthropology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 62 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 15 | biology |
| Mathematics | 6 | applied mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Pittsburgh - Greensburg in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 297 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Pittsburgh - Greensburg had a total enrollment of 1,796 students (1,704 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
University Of Pittsburgh - Greensburg offers campus housing for 589 of its 1,704 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Greensburg, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,359 | 942 | 69% | 468 | 50% |
| Men | 679 | 471 | 69% | 222 | 47% |
| Women | 680 | 471 | 69% | 246 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (412) 836-9880
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,562 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,450 |
| Room and board | $ 7,150 |
| Room charge | $ 4,910 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,760 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Pittsburgh - Greensburg participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 337904)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (412) 836-9880
University Of Pittsburgh - Greensburg has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $77,915 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $67,039 | 4 | $71,368 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $53,922 | 9 | $53,835 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $44,967 | 17 | $44,223 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $40,403 | 9 | $37,592 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $50,506 | 39 | $47,695 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Pittsburgh - Greensburg Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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