University Of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Location and Contact Information
150 Finoli DriveGreensburg, PA 15601
USA
Main Tel: (412) 837-7040
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, also known as Pitt-Greensburg or UPG, is located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in September 1963. In its first year, the university enrolled 56 full-time students and had 15 faculty members. Al Smith was the university's first president. In 1988, the institute received a four-year, degree-granting status. It is beautifully nestled in an area of more than 215 acres in Greensburg and has approximately 22 buildings. UPG offers over 20 bachelor degree programs and more than 15 minors in diverse areas of study.
UPG has several student organizations such as the Archaeology Society, Alpha Phi Sigma, Brothers And Sisters in Christ, Circle K International, Chi Alpha Sigma, Environmental Club, Gamma Sigma Epsilon, Delta Psi Omega, Outdoor Adventure and Community Service Club, and many more.
UPG is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III and competes in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. Their sports teams compete in basketball, softball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, golf, baseball, and cross country.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, science, business and management, liberal arts, and mathematics.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,852 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,412 |
| Room | $ 5,060 |
| Board | $ 2,780 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other | $ 2,896 |
Financial Aid
University Of Pittsburgh-Greensburg participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 92% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 71% | $6,437 |
| Institutional Grant | 30% | $5,288 |
| Federal Grant | 31% | $4,195 |
| Pell Grant | 31% | $3,264 |
| Other Federal Grant | 30% | $972 |
| State or Local Grant | 51% | $3,258 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 76% | $7,548 |
| Federal Loan | 76% | $5,820 |
| Other Loan | 14% | $9,391 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Pittsburgh-Greensburg:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Merced | Merced, CA | 2,718 |
| 2 | Central State University | Wilberforce, OH | 2,171 |
| 3 | Morehouse College | Atlanta, GA | 2,781 |
| 4 | Livingstone College | Salisbury, NC | 994 |
| 5 | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Sparkill, NY | 2,100 |
| 6 | Roanoke College | Salem, VA | 2,021 |
| 7 | Frostburg State University | Frostburg, MD | 5,215 |
| 8 | Flagler College | Saint Augustine, FL | 2,662 |
| 9 | Pikeville College | Pikeville, KY | 1,077 |
| 10 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham | Madison, NJ | 3,465 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 285 | 17 |
| < 1 year certificate | 3 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 32 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 11 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 30 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,826 in 2009-2010 (1,738 full-time equivalent).
About 51% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 49% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 91% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 74% Women 73% All 73%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 460-550 Math 470-560 Writing 440-540
Room and Board
University Of Pittsburgh-Greensburg provides on-campus housing for 660 of its 1,738 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
The school is in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference for major sports.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Visual and Performing Arts
LIBERAL ARTS
- Anthropology
- Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Applied Mathematics
SCIENCE
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology