University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,940

1.99% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$17,336

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

3.49%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

73.3%

2,518 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

1,523

94.3% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

31.4%

139 Graduates

About

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is a higher education institution located in Westmoreland County, PA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg were General Psychology (51 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (44 degrees), and General Business (35 degrees).

In 2017, 282 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (229 degrees), 12.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is $12,940, which is $-12,254 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is $12,940, which is $-12,254 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,336.

In 2017, 74% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 69% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$12,940

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg was $12,940. The cost of tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is $-12,254 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,336

2017 Value

3.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,336. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg grew by 3.68%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,990

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg was of $9,990 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 2.46% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 68.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

69%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

74% of undergraduate students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 5.71% with respect to 2016, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.49%

2016 Default Rate

253

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg was 3.49%, which represents 253 out of the 7245 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg received 2,518 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 0.519% annual growth. Out of those 2,518 applicants, 1,845 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,523 students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg in 2017, and 91% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has an overall enrollment yield of 23.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

1,845

Accepted Out of 2,518

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg was 73.3% (1,845 admissions from 2,518 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 74.9%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 0.519%, while admissions declined by -1.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

91%

Submission Percentage

393

Scores Submitted

91% of enrolled first-time students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a total enrollment of 1,523 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is 1,436 students and the part-time enrollment is 87. This means that 94.3% of students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.4% White, 6.04% Black or African American, 5.91% Hispanic or Latino, 4.53% Asian, 3.48% Two or More Races, 0.131% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0657% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (39.9%), followed by White Male (35.4%) and Black or African American Female (4.32%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,523 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is 1,436 and the part-time enrollment is 87. This means that 94.3% of students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg are enrolled full-time compared with 80.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,149
Black or African American
92
Hispanic or Latino
90

The enrolled student population at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is 75.4% White, 6.04% Black or African American, 5.91% Hispanic or Latino, 4.53% Asian, 3.48% Two or More Races, 0.131% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0657% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.9% White, 14% Black or African American, and 12.6% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 51 students (3.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 48 more women than men received degrees from University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg. The majority of degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg are white (229 degrees awarded). There were 12.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is General Psychology (51 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (44 degrees) and General Business (35 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (30 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (16 degrees), and Psychology (51 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg are Physicians (501,314 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (379,813 people), Postsecondary teachers (337,520 people), Other managers (294,350 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (162,817 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg are English (30 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (16 degrees), Psychology (51 degrees), Biology (45 degrees), and Math & Statistics (8 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg are Surgeons, Electrical & electronics engineers, Chemists & materials scientists, Dentists, and Physicians

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg are Elementary & secondary schools (787,179 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (698,518 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (692,434 people), Offices of physicians (252,036 people), and Computer Systems Design (233,137 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg.

Most Common

General Psychology
51 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
44 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
35 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg was General Psychology with 51 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 117 degrees were awarded to men at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, which is 0.709 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (165).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 23 degrees were awarded to men at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg in General Business, which is 1.92 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 36 degrees were awarded to women at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg in General Psychology, which is 2.4 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 19% of students graduating from University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (44.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is Female and Asian (44.4% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
229 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is white (229 degrees awarded). There were 12.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

2.13% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
133 degrees awarded
White Male
96 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is white female (133 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (96 degrees).

Operations

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has an endowment valued at nearly $5.39M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $959k (17.8%), compared to the 7.76% average return ($2.88M on $37.1M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2017, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg had a total salary expenditure of $N/A. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg employs 29 Associate professors, 23 Assistant professors, and 17 Instructors. Most academics at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg are Female Assistant professors (16), Female Associate professors(15), and Male Associate professors (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg are: Office and Administrative Support, with 40 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 19 employees, and Management with 14 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$5.39M

2017 Endowment

12.3%

growth from 2016

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has an endowment valued at about $5.39M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg grew 12.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$560k - Federal
$1.98k - State
$3k - Local

As of 2017, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg received $560k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.98k from state grants and contracts, and $3k from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$9.17M

2017 Salaries

2.56%

growth from 2016

In 2017, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg paid a median of $9.17M in salaries, which represents NaNM% of their overall expenditure ($N/A) and a 2.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.55% decline from 2015 and a 1.22% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 14.2M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg paid a total of $4.78M to 75 employees working as instructors, which represents 52.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.89M (34.4%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

40 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg were Associate professor with 29 employees; Assistant professor with 23 employees; and Assistant professor with 17 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg were Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees; Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 19 employees; and Management with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg was Female Assistant professor with 16 employees, Female Associate professor with 15 employees, and Male Associate professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg.

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