University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

95
%
Acceptance rate
3.51
Average High School GPA
1120
SAT Midpoint
September 8
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown?

95%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Pitt Johnstown accepted 95% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,422 people applied and 2,297 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1211 / 1279 (95%)
Men
1086 / 1143 (95%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Pitt Johnstown considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown?

3.51
Average High School GPA
1120
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.51. 15% of freshmen who attended Pitt Johnstown were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 42% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
28%
3.75-3.99
17%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
10%
2.00-2.49
4%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

50%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

6%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
485
Math Mean
560
75th Percentile
610
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
Verbal Mean
560
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1040
Composite Mean
1120
75th Percentile
1200

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 8
Regular admission deadline
September 15
Application notification
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