University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ) is Pitt's first regional campus, founded in 1927 in suburban Richland Township near Johnstown, Pennsylvania. This public baccalaureate university offers 50+ majors in liberal arts, business, education, engineering, nursing, and sciences across a 655-acre wooded campus. Highlights include NCAA Division II Mountain Cats athletics, small classes (16:1 ratio), 90% job/grad school placement, performing arts center, and proximity to Pittsburgh.
Common Majors
Business, education, nursing, biology, civil engineering
"UPJ's Mountain Cat pride creates close-knit community on our scenic wooded campus. Off-campus, Allegheny trails and Pittsburgh proms refresh; students love small classes, prof accessibility, D2 games, outdoors rec, performing arts, internships, and supportive culture launching Pitt degrees into real success."
Team & Tuition
Tuition (no scholarship)
$13,660 (in-state), $25,534 (out-of-state)
Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.