University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Pitt-Johnstown, the 94.8% acceptance rate means your strategy should not stop at getting admitted. Because test scores are required, aim toward the top of the SAT middle range, near 1200, or the ACT upper range of 27, to enter with a stronger academic profile.
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University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown facts and stats
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown enrolls about 1,809 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Pitt-Johnstown has a 75% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 56%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. Pitt-Johnstown is test-required.
Johnstown, PA
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Key University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
September 8
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year for a retake if you are trying to improve your score. Because Pitt-Johnstown’s Regular Decision deadline is September 8, do not count on fall senior-year retakes arriving in time for this application.
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What you'll actually pay
At Pitt-Johnstown, in-state tuition is $13,660 and out-of-state tuition is $25,534. About 69% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $3,329. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
At Pitt-Johnstown, out-of-state tuition is $25,534, while in-state tuition is $13,660. Room and board adds $12,940, so housing and meal costs are a major part of the yearly bill. About 69% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $17,292, and the average merit award is $3,329. Graduates leave with an average debt of $36,571.
Student life at University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
59% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 3% of men join fraternities, and 1% of women join sororities.
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