First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | Fall | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
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 |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 29 |
| Business/Commerce | 29 |
| Psychology | 24 |
| Information Technology | 14 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Communication | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| History | 9 |
Show the other 19 majors
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Neuroscience | 7 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 2 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Presidents' Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Presidents' Athletic Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
21% of men in fraternities · 29% of women in sororities · 25% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2021–22)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, 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 11.5 of 20
Elevation
1,125 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
31.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
6 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,060 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
- Bethany College17 mi
- Waynesburg University19 mi
- West Liberty University19 mi
- Pennsylvania Western University20 mi
- Point Park University22 mi
- Duquesne University22 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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