University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (Pitt-Johnson)

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Pitt-Johnson can be found in Johnstown, PA, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Nearly 2,700 students are enrolled at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.

An ACT or SAT exam may be required before applying to this institution. Scores within the range of 1020 (25th percentile) to 1220 (75th percentile) on the SAT and in the range of 19 (25th percentile) to 24 (75th percentile) for the ACT exam is typical among applicants that get into University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. We were able to estimate the Pitt-Johnson average GPA (2.98 - 3.25) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. Roughly 80% of all applicant were accepted at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, and from those that were granted acceptance roughly 26% continued on to attend. You can get more information from the admissions office website at johnstown.pitt.edu.

Overall Pitt-Johnson Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

78.5%

The overall acceptance rate for University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown was reported as 78.5% in Fall 2020 with over 2,970 college applications submitted to Pitt-Johnson. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • Pitt-Johnson ACT Scores: 19 - 24
  • Pitt-Johnson Average GPA: 2.98 - 3.25

How Hard Is It to Get into University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Pitt-Johnson, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has been staying about the same from year to year.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 74.3%
  • 2017-2018: 76.0%
  • 2018-2019: 65.1%
  • 2019-2020: 78.5%
  • Projected Pitt-Johnson Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 68.5%

How Does Pitt-Johnson Compare?

78.5%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is thirty-eight percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Mount Aloysius College94.9%
Saint Francis University74.5%
Saint Vincent College67.7%
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg83.8%
Seton Hill University75.7%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants2,96846.6%53.4%
Admitted2,33147.4%52.6%
Enrolled60556.4%43.6%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Pitt-Johnson (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading510 - 610
Math510 - 610
Total Score1020 - 1220
ACT®Score Range
English18 - 23
Math18 - 25
Composite Score19 - 24
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