University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers a positive learning atmosphere and an outstanding record of student success. Pitt-Johnstown was founded in 1927, and is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. The distinctive combination of our people, programs, and place results in exceptional performance in preparing students for career and professional success.

Our mission is “To offer a high-quality educational experience in a supportive living-learning environment, that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, that is current, and that is responsive both to our students’ personal and professional needs and to our communities’ needs.”

Pitt-Johnstown will be the regional leader educating for success in the real world.

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is the source for a high-quality educational experience, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. The University remains current and is responsive to both our students’ personal and professional needs and to our communities’ needs.

Pitt-Johnstown is the University of Pittsburgh's first and largest regional campus. Pitt-Johnstown provides students the benefits and prestige of being part of a university recognized internationally for its scholarship and research, as well as study abroad opportunities, admission guarantees to many Pitt graduate programs, and a connection to Real World Career Services and the Pitt Career Network.

Pitt-Johnstown’s record of excellence is reflected, in part, by the accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff, as well as the achievements of more than 22,000 alumni. The quality of a Pitt-Johnstown education is evident through the satisfaction of area employers and from the commendations of many external organizations, including recognition as a Best Northeastern College, a Military Friendly School, a Seven Seals Award recipient, and acknowledgment for High Return on Investment.

Pitt-Johnstown's distinctive combination of people, programs, and place are the roadmap to your exceptional performance.

Pitt-Johnstown offers a wide variety of more than 70 academic programs at a high level of excellence, in small classes with up-close-and-personal attention.

Obtain an academic experience paired with a highly talented faculty of dedicated teachers and scholars that facilitate success in a vibrant learning environment. Earn a Pitt-quality education with world-class standards of academic excellence recognized by employers and top graduate schools.

We've created an academic, cultural, and social environment that enables you to reach your goals. A picturesque residential campus environment nestled in the Laurel Highlands has many state-of-the-art facilities that support excellence in learning and contribue to student success inside and outside of the classroom.

Our more than 22,000 alumni enjoy the clear advantage of an exceptional Pitt-Johnstown education. Pitt-Johnstown invites you to discover what drives you to succeed. From a petroleum engineering laboratory in Hong Kong to a humanitarian relief organization in Honduras, from an embassy in Barbados to Capitol Hill, and everywhere in between, graduates of Pitt-Johnstown have achieved professional and career success through the real-world preparation they received as students.

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers academic excellence in a wide variety of programs, an opportunity for personal growth, an exceptional campus environment, and friendships that last a lifetime. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is the place to shape your life, career, and future.

Pitt-Johnstown provides a major university education in an up-close-and-personal setting. Pitt-Johnstown’s student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1. The university provides opportunities through 70 programs, more than 100 clubs and organizations, and a picturesque campus nestled in the Laurel Highlands. Did you know that there are more 22,00 Pitt-Johnstown alumni making a difference in our community and around the world? The key difference between Pitt-Johnstown and its peer institutions is our nationally recognized Real World Action Program. This unique experience prepares our students for careers by emphasizing leadership, involvement, service, and teamwork.

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers a positive learning atmosphere and an outstanding record of student success. The distinctive combination of our people, programs, and place results in exceptional performance in preparing students for career and professional success. Pitt-Johnstown's high-quality education and fulfilling campus life are among the many components that make us Mountain Cat Proud!

The University's student-centered community offers preparation for the Real World through our academic programs and civic engagement, which lead to exceptional performance. The campus experience our students receive will remain a part of their lives long after they graduate.

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers special services to students with disabilities in order to create optimal and equal access for academic success. In collaboration, the Disability Services staff works with members of the campus community to ensure that the student is integrated into the University system in a way that promotes reaching his or her desired academic goals.

Pitt-Johnstown's Financial Aid Office helps students and families meet educational costs. Working together, the office assists in making a Pitt-Johnstown education a reality. The office processed about $39 million in scholarships, grants, and loans in 2017-18. This has helped to provide assistance to more than 89% of our students. The Financial Aid Office administers federal and state aid programs, such as grants, scholarships, student loans, and Federal Work-Study employment.

Pitt-Johnstown undergraduate research encompasses intellectual, creative and/or scholarly activities, in which the student and faculty member have a collaborative relationship. Research may take many forms including class projects, capstone seminars, senior projects, and independent studies. Originality is key to the student's work. These projects may be presented locally, regionally, or nationally; the real hallmark of an undergraduate research, creative or scholarly project, is that it offers students the opportunity to experience their discipline in the real world.