- Acceptance rate: 95% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 545–633 reading and writing, 510–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–26 composite
- Average net price: $17,196 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Pittsburgh Greensburg reported: an acceptance rate of 95% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–26.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Pittsburgh Greensburg reviews each application.
University of Pittsburgh Greensburg GPA requirements
University of Pittsburgh Greensburg requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Pittsburgh Greensburg hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Pittsburgh Greensburg acceptance rate
University of Pittsburgh Greensburg admitted 2,166 of 2,275 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 95%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is a public 4-year university in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, with 1,321 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Pittsburgh Greensburg in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 545 | 590 | 633 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 565 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 25 | 26 |
| ACT English | 15 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1160 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Pittsburgh Greensburg looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Pittsburgh Greensburg awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,196 a year at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Pittsburgh Greensburg admitted 95% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg accept?
University of Pittsburgh Greensburg's acceptance rate was 95% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,166 of 2,275 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg look for?
University of Pittsburgh Greensburg requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students have?
The middle 50% of University of Pittsburgh Greensburg's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 545–633 in reading and writing and 510–620 in math; ACT composite 17–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 18% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg?
A lot: University of Pittsburgh Greensburg requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Pittsburgh Greensburg admitted 95% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does it matter at the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg if a parent went there?
Yes. University of Pittsburgh Greensburg considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,196 a year at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Pittsburgh Greensburg awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Pittsburgh-GreensburgU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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