2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$17,644

Net Price

91%

Admitted

49%

Enrolled

34%

Graduation Rate

16/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,320. In 2021, there were 42 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #47 in Pennsylvania and ranks #838 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

42

Total Enrollment

1,320

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Ranking for University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

Let’s be honest. There is no broad-based ranking system that is gong to find the exact right psychology program for you. Use our rankings and more importantly, the underlying data to help uncover a list of psychology programs that might be right for you. Once you narrow down a list of school to consider, the real work begins. In our view, it is best to visit the campus, talk to current students and alumni, interview professors and get a good sense of the school, its administration and philosophy to find the right psychology program for you.

#47

Pennsylvania Rank

Combining ranking factors for 93 schools that offer psychology degrees in Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ranks #47.

#838

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,439 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ranks #838.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology42
Total Graduates42
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 733 students applied to the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg. The university admitted 91% and 49% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Pennsylvania universities is 6,852. On average, all Pennsylvania institutions admit 77% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 66%. Compared to all Pennsylvania four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is 34%, compared to 66% for all Pennsylvania universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 161%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UPG to Pennsylvania Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg to the average of all Pennsylvania four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UPG

733

Applicants

91%

Percent Admitted

49%

Percent Enrolled

66%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

34%

Graduation Rate

PA Colleges

6,852

Applicants

77%

Percent Admitted

23%

Percent Enrolled

75%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

66%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 75 or 84% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 14 or 16% part-time faculty members employed at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 75 or 84%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UPG

16 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

84%

Percent Full-Time

16%

Percent Part-Time

84%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

PA Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

52%

Percent Full-Time

48%

Percent Part-Time

51%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $13,394, and the average cost for books and supplies is $759.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$11,274
On-Campus Living Expenses$4,885
Total Living Expenses$16,159
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$13,394
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$759
Total Undergraduate Expenses$30,312
In-State, Graduate Tuition$0
In-State, Graduate Fees$0
Total Graduate Expenses$0
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is $17,644. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$9,777$10,765
$30,001 – $48,000$11,679$12,227
$48,001 – $75,000$15,996$17,841
$75,001 – $110,000$20,578$22,734
$110,001 and more$22,756$24,464
US Department of Education

Compare University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg to all Pennsylvania universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UPG

$30,312

Cost to Attend

$10,975

Average Financial Aid

93%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,644

Net Price

PA Colleges

$45,060

Cost to Attend

$18,452

Average Financial Aid

92%

Percent Receiving Aid

$21,691

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 338 or 93%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,220 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,975.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,220$10,975
Pell Grants515$4,618
Federal Student Loans853$6,327
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UPG

1,220

Grant or Scholarship Aid

47%

Grants or Scholarships

515

Number of Pell Grants

20%

Pell Grants

853

Federal Student Loans

33%

Federal Student Loans

PA Colleges

3,134

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

1,217

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

2,090

Federal Student Loans

32%

Federal Student Loans

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