More selective than 19% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $30,141. College Scorecard.
Higher than 21% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 24% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 75% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 81% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg acceptance rate & admissions
Of 2,936 applicants, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg admitted 2,875 and 388 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1055–1253 on the SAT or 17–26 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Pennsylvania residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Pennsylvania residents with financial need may receive a PA State Grant: up to $6,000 a year in 2026-27 at approved colleges, depending on need and the college. Not included in the prices above. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), PA State Grant
What University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Pennsylvania. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,514 | $41,291 | 1.4 years |
| $30–48k | $10,146 | $44,034 | 1.5 years |
| $48–75k | $15,877 | $68,906 | 2.3 years |
| $75–110k | $21,381 | $92,794 | 3.1 years |
| $110k+ | $24,751 | $107,419 | 3.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (30% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($66,125) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $30,328 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg majors, earnings & careers
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg offers 26 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | $95,719 | $22,571 |
| Health Administration | $83,516 | $22,662 |
| Accounting | $82,966 | $25,299 |
| Chemistry | $70,206 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | $66,231 | $25,900 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,892 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | $63,707 | $26,558 |
| Biology | $62,744 | $25,000 |
Quick list of all 26 majors
- Accounting$82,966
- Anthropology$46,328
- Applied Mathematics$95,719
- Area Studies—
- Biochemistry$63,707
- Biological and Physical Sciences$62,698
- Biology$62,744
- Business$57,594
- Chemistry$70,206
- Computer and Information Sciences$65,892
- Criminal Justice$52,837
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$45,202
- Education (Subject Teaching)$52,228
- Health Administration$83,516
- History$53,682
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Literature$45,749
- Management Information Systems—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Political Science$66,231
- Psychology$54,379
- Public Policy Analysis—
- Social Sciences$54,069
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages$56,041
- Visual and Performing Arts—
- Writing$57,012
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Pittsburgh
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,389. Housing costs 28% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 44 inches of rain a year, 30 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: river flooding (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Westmoreland County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Westmoreland County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Pennsylvania by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 95% | $17,945 | 40% | $66,125 | This school |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | 99% | $17,910 | 39% | $63,435 | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | 95% | $14,596 | 39% | $63,435 | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | 97% | $19,659 | 32% | $63,435 | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | 92% | $18,095 | 42% | $63,435 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg would cost you $35 more per year than Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg.
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg gives aided families $2,244 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Pennsylvania resident | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $30,141 | $27,862 | +$2,279 |
| Average grants | −$12,196 | −$9,952 | −$2,244 |
| You pay | $17,945 | $17,910 | +$35 |
“+” means University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
What is the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg acceptance rate?
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg accepts 95% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,875 of 2,936 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1055–1253 on the SAT or 17–26 on the ACT.
How much does University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $30,141 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,945 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $9,514 and families earning $110k+ pay $24,751.
How much do University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates earn?
Former University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students earn a median $66,125 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduation rate?
40% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 69% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg costs about $68,906 after grants ($15,877 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $66,125 ten years after starting, $30,328 more than high school graduates in Pennsylvania ($35,797), so the cost is repaid in 2.3 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-greensburg (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).