University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

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The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (UPG) is a baccalaureate degree-granting unit and regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. As an integral part of a state-related institution, the Greensburg Campus provides educational opportunities to both traditional and nontraditional students through curricular and co-curricular experiences that are focused primarily on the arts and sciences and some selected professional or pre-professional programs that are grounded in traditional liberal arts disciplines. As an undergraduate school within the broader University, UPG�s faculty places primary emphasis on teaching excellence while maintaining a commitment to scholarship and public service.
A common part of the undergraduate educational experience is acquiring a certain depth and breadth of knowledge in a specific discipline or area that defines a student�s major focus of study. Equally important is the opportunity for each student to acquire the fundamentals of a liberal arts and sciences education. The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is committed to a General Education Program that will give its students a broader understanding of the human experience and the fundamental skills necessary for academic success and learning throughout their lifetimes.
UPG recognizes that good citizenship, civic leadership, and full participation in an information-based, global society are a function of educational excellence. Accordingly, in all curricular and co-curricular matters, including its unique academic village structure, the Greensburg Campus fulfills its mission by providing its students with opportunities to develop leadership, a sense of civic engagement and public service, global awareness, and a commitment to academic excellence.

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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

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University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is a branch campus of the University of Pittsburgh which opened in 1963 and was granted degree-granting status in 1988. In 1999 Pitt-Greensburg opened the first of three academic villages (Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Humanities) for high-achieving students.

Four presidents have led the campus since its founding: Al Smith (1963-1980), George Chambers (1980-1996), Norm Scanlon (interim president, 1996-1997), and Frank Cassell (1997-2007).

In March of 2007, Sharon Smith was named UPG's fifth president. Her tenure began on July 1, 2007.

As of 2005, Pitt-Greensburg had 1600 full-time undergraduates and 76 full-time faculty.

Location

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (UPG) is located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, a city located in Westmoreland County, and approximately 33 miles to the southeast of Pittsburgh. Since 1976, the university has been situated on the former estate of Charles McKenna Lynch.

Campus

The entire campus covers 219 acres. Student residences consist of "Houses" in the Academic Village section (Apollo, Athena, Benjamin Franklin, Margaret Mead, Selene, and Thurgood Marshall), with Village Hall as the Villages' social hub. Residence Halls are also located in College Hall and Robertshaw Hall, and the University Courts. Other campus facilities include three classroom buildings (Powers, Smith, and McKenna -- which also serves as the computer center), Millstein Library, Chambers Hall, the administration building (Lynch Hall), and the Ridilla Athletic Fields. The campus also features a nature trail and a small creek (Slate Creek) that runs through the center of campus.

Academics

Pitt-Greensburg offers approximately 20 bachelor's degree programs. The University of Pittsburgh, including UPG and its other regional campuses, is fully accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Higher Education.

Athletics

Pitt-Greensburg competes athletically as a member of NCAA Division III and is a charter member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. Men's athletic programs include basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis, golf, and cross country. Women's programs consist of basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, golf, cross country. UPG also has an intramural program with flag football, racquetball, and billiards.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Bobcats

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,918
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 20,450
Students Receiving Aid:
81%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 92%
Other 5%
African-American 2%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 97%
Out-of-State 3%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 97%
District of Columbia 0%
Connecticut 0%
New York 0%
New Jersey 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 35%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference)
Baseball (Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference)
Track (Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 10,562 $ 20,450  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 9,888 $ 19,776  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 674 $ 674  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,809 27%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,257 50%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,721 14%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,875 65%  
Any Aid:
  81%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 69% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 100%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 480, Math: 490
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 580

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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