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University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, also known as Pitt-Johnstown or UPJ, is located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1927. The campus is large and spreads over an area of about 650 acres. UPJ offers students more than 40 associate degrees and baccalaureate programs in biology, business, fine arts, health related professions, and educational psychology. The academic departments are:

  • Education
  • Engineering Technology
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Nursing Program
  • Social Science

The male students of UPJ participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, and wrestling. The women compete in volleyball, cross country, basketball, golf, soccer, and track. There are many clubs and organizations available on campus including the College Republicans, Delta Chi, Astronomy Club, Alpha Gamma Delta, and Pi Lambda Theta.

Overview of University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Johnstown, PA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include science.

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Selectivity

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 450 to 540 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 470 and 560.

Faculty

Some professors at University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

The school, in 2007-2008, had 3,121 students (2,982 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown belong to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is a comprehensive college offering baccalaureate and associate degrees in the arts and sciences and in selected professional fields. UPJĘs mission is to offer an affordable, high-quality educational experience to students of strong intellectual potential. Curriculum: A rigorous curriculum supports this mission by guiding students in developing disciplined, informed thinking; communication skills; problem-solving skills; strategies for information access; respect for the views of others; and a lifetime love of learning. Faculty: Central to its educational mission is an expert faculty committed to excellent teaching and sustained intellectual vitality. The college provides small to moderate sized classes and opportunities for frequent interaction with faculty, individualized instruction, independent study, internships, and research. Staff: The college is committed to the well-being of its students. A strong system of support services and a dedicated, quality staff reflect this commitment. Personal Growth: Opportunities exist for personal growth through student organization, athletics, cultural and social events, and an active campus life. Community: UPJĘs mission is strengthened by a strong and long-standing relationship with the community. The college offers a range of continuing education and community outreach programs. Cultural Center: UPJ is a cultural center for the region, hosting a rich variety of theatrical and cultural events. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is proud of its ability to offer students an excellent educational opportunity in a beautiful natural setting. The college is committed to continuing excellence in education and to promoting a mutually enriched and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown
450 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
General Phone: (814) 269-7000
http://www.upj.pitt.edu

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management125business
Liberal Arts125speech and rhetoric, sociology, English literature, history, political science, area and Cultural studies, geography, creative writing, ...
Education and Teaching90elementary school teaching, secondary teaching
Engineering Technician69mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech
Science60biology, geological and earth sciences, geology, chemistry
Therapy and Counseling31psychology
Computer Science and Engineering21computer science
Medical Support and Technology20respiratory care tech, surgical tech
Mathematics8mathematics
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy7rehabilitation
Drama and Performing Arts2drama
Media2journalism
Nursing and Emergency Medicine1EMT paramedic

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree53326
Associate's degree213
Award of less than 1 academic year71

Student Body

In 2007-2008, University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown had a total enrollment of 3,121 students (2,982 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men54%
Women46%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White93%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1940%
20-2137%
22-2416%
25-293%
30-341%
35-391%
40-491%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania98%
New Jersey1%

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %
Part-Time100 %

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Room and Board (2007)

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown offers campus housing for 1,830 of its 2,982 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Johnstown, 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.

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,7491,54288%85255%
Men84075590%46261%
Women90978787%39050%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal450540
SAT Math470560
SAT Writing460540
ACT Verbal1722
ACT Math1723
ACT Composite1822

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT96%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT13%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,754
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 21,314
Room and board$ 6,860
Room charge$ 4,200
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,660
Books and supplies$ 1,030
Other expenses$ 2,840

Financial Aid:
University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 337902)

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Faculty

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured5019
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1315
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2331

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year3$96,2040*
Associate professorcalendar year2*3$79,350
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
Lecturercalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year6$81,3254$72,305

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year10$69,3813$67,891
Associate professoracademic year36$62,43215$62,566
Assistant professoracademic year24$51,49624$47,451
Instructoracademic year10$47,26719$40,597
All faculty totalacademic year80$58,12461$50,038

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballWest Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballWest Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
TrackWest Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total413273
Basketball111425
Baseball13013
Track099
All Other Sports17926

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Journalism

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Highlights

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What Sets University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of students
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Number of students
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown % of degrees in engineering technician
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown % of degrees in mathematics
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown Male % of student body
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown % of degrees in science
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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