What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dance | 63 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 39 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 34 |
| Business Administration and Management | 29 |
| Musical Theatre | 24 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 22 |
| Acting | 17 |
| Psychology | 17 |
Show the other 40 majors
| Accounting | 16 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 13 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 12 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 12 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 12 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 12 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 11 |
| Graphic Design | 11 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 10 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 10 |
| Public Administration | 9 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 9 |
| Learning Sciences | 8 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 8 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 7 |
| Radio and Television | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 6 |
| Journalism | 6 |
| Sports Communication | 5 |
| History | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 4 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Intelligence | 3 |
| Creative Writing | 3 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 2 |
| Information Technology | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 |
| Legal Studies | 2 |
| Photography | 2 |
| Organizational Leadership | 2 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
27% of men in fraternities · 10% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2020–21)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Pittsburgh, PA
2,429,917 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Pittsburgh International (PIT)
Nearest hub airport
Pittsburgh International (PIT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 18.5 of 20
Elevation
735 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
44.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,720 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Duquesne University1 mi
- Carlow University2 mi
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus3 mi
- Carnegie Mellon University3 mi
- Chatham University4 mi
- La Roche University9 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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