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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown admits nearly everyone — 94.8% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown occupies suburban Johnstown, PA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $110,417 four years out. Faculty pay averages $102,480 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,808 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1040 and 1255 — below the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1040 and 1255; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 570 | 625 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 28 | 32 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown received 3,246 applications and admitted 3,113 (95.9%), with 474 enrolling.
How University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown compares
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 94.8% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,906 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $66,125 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown student earns $66,125 — 6% above the Pennsylvania median of $62,101 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown prices by residency: $14,906 in-state versus $26,780 out-of-state — a $11,874 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 1,808 undergraduates, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
55.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 44% don't — ask a University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $110,417 |
| Computer Science | $108,680 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $102,572 |
| Chemical Engineering | $97,324 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $95,087 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,768 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $83,516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,966 |
| Information Science/Studies | $81,117 |
| Civil Engineering | $77,608 |
| Economics | $76,549 |
| Marketing | $75,461 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $72,587 |
| Chemistry | $70,206 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,231 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $63,707 |
| Biology, General | $62,744 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $62,698 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $57,594 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $57,456 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $57,012 |
| Mathematics | $56,143 |
| Psychology, General | $54,379 |
| Social Sciences, General | $54,069 |
| History | $53,682 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,837 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $51,775 |
| Sociology | $51,654 |
| Literature | $45,749 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,202 |
Median earnings for these 30 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $66,125 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 5 additional University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1040–1255 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 94.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown's acceptance rate?
95.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,113 admitted from 3,246 applicants.
How much does University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown cost?
In-state tuition is $14,906; out-of-state students pay $26,780. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $66,125 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg — 95.2% admitted
- University of Pittsburgh-Bradford — 88.5% admitted
- Point Park University — 96.9% admitted
- Cairn University-Langhorne — 88.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.