College & University Guide
Reference our list of colleges and universities that offer undergraduate and graduate programs.
With so many options for higher education available, be sure to know which schools are the best fit for you and your future. This guide will help you make smart decisions based on factors like campus size, majors and everything in between.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES:
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY
Chatham University (Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232; 800/837-1290, chatham.edu) prepares students to develop solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges, to excel in their professions and to become engaged life-long learners who are environmentally responsible, globally conscious and citizen leaders. Chatham is ranked in the top five percent of graduate-intensive institutions nationally and experienced the fastest-growing enrollment in the Pittsburgh region over the past decade.
Chatham provides students with a highly-individualized education and is an innovator in academic programming. Some of these forward-thinking initiatives include:
» The Accelerated Graduate Program, allowing an undergraduate to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in as few as five years
» The three-year Bachelor of Interior Architecture, one of the first three-year degree programs in the U.S.
» The groundbreaking School of Sustainability and the Environment at the University’s new Eden Hall Campus, the first sustainable campus in the world built from the ground up.
BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGE
Founded in 1845, Baldwin-Wallace College (275 Eastland Road, Berea, Ohio 44017; 440/826-2222; bw.edu/admission) maintains its commitment to prepare students as contributing, compassionate citizens of an increasingly global society. While the academic program is rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, B-W students regularly augment classroom instruction with applied learning through internships, field experiences, study abroad and community service. Baldwin-Wallace is an independent college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It enrolls 3,100 full-time undergraduates and offers more than 50 academic majors in its divisions of business administration, education, health and physical education, humanities, music, science and mathematics, and social science. The Conservatory of Music is internationally renowned. Students say the greatest strength of Baldwin-Wallace is excellent teaching. Classes are small—averaging 19 students—and are taught by experienced faculty who can provide the individual attention and guidance that helps a student to reach his/her potential. The 100-acre campus is just 20 minutes south of downtown Cleveland in suburban Berea, a friendly community of tree-lined streets and classic homes. Students enjoy all the resources of a major metropolitan area including professional sports and vibrant performing arts. The area’s business community, health care facilities and arts and educational institutions offer B-W students abundant opportunities for learning beyond the classroom.
CARLOW UNIVERSITY
Carlow University (3333 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213; 800/333-2275, carlow.edu) is Pennsylvania’s premier private, Catholic, women-centered liberal arts university. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1929, the university offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and certificate programs, as well as graduate programs in education, management and technology, nursing, professional leadership, and the humanities. New degree programs include forensic accounting; an MBA program with an option to earn that degree entirely on-line; a doctoral program in nursing practice (DNP); and a doctoral program in professional counseling (PsyD). Carlow is a leader in providing continuing education programs especially designed for students seeking flexibility. The university has pioneered the development of a weekend college, an every-other-weekend degree program for adults, and also offers an intensive accelerated degree program for eligible adults. Carlow University offers educational programs in four locations: Oakland (main campus), downtown Pittsburgh, Cranberry and Greensburg.
THE ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (420 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219; 800/275-2470, artinstitutes.edu/pittsburgh) college community is comprised of approximately 2,500 students. Since 1921, more than 65,000 graduates have emerged from The Art Institute and made significant contributions to industries including design, advertising, business and fashion. AIP’s historic impact on American culture is a story best told through the success of its alumni.
AIP is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For more information, contact the school to schedule a tour.
THE LAKE ERIE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (1858 W. Grandview Blvd., Erie, Pa. 16509, 814/866-6641; and 20 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, Pa. 15601, 724/552-2880; lecom.edu) is meeting the challenges of 21st century medical education by providing the most affordable and highest-quality training. The college offers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy and two master degrees. LECOM at Seton Hill trains medical students using a highly innovative, problem-based learning curriculum. PBL is one of five student-centered pathways available in Erie with the Lecture-Discussion and Independent
Study pathways as well as two, three-year medical degrees. LECOM also offers a three-year pharmacy degree in Erie. As one of the fastest-growing medical schools, LECOM is cited in a report to the Joseph A. Macy Foundation as an example for the growth of new medical colleges. U.S. News & World Report ranks LECOM among the top 10 medical colleges for graduating primary care physicians.
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
Robert Morris University (6001 University Blvd., Moon Township, Pa. 15108; 800/762-0097, rmu.edu) is transforming its suburban campus with a new business school complex and apartment-style residence hall opening this fall. Founded in 1921, RMU offers 60 undergraduate programs and 20 graduate programs, providing its 5,000 students academic excellence with a professional focus. Student engagement transcripts document internships and other experiences outside the classroom. Engaged learning explains the 92-percent placement rate within six months of graduation. RMU features small classes taught by professors and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1.
BETHANY COLLEGE
Bethany College (Bethany, W.Va.; 304/829-7000, bethanywv.edu), located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, was founded in 1840 and has remained a small college of national distinction for 170 years. Bethany students enjoy a rich variety of opportunities for classroom learning. International study is also a major part of the Bethany experience; many students visit five or more countries over the course of their four years of study. Today, you’ll find more than 10,000 successful Bethany alumni around the globe doing their part to enrich their communities and advance their professions.
WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY
A private, Catholic University founded in 1954, Wheeling Jesuit University (316 Washington Ave., Wheeling, W.Va. 26003; 800/624-6992, wju.edu) is youngest of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S. Wheeling Jesuit is dedicated to helping students find their path in life, which translates into successful, rewarding post-graduate achievements. Offering small, intimate classes (13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio), the curriculum stresses student research, providing hands-on and mentored study to assist students into graduate school and careers. With over 30 undergraduate programs to choose from and diverse student clubs/organizations active on campus, Wheeling Jesuit offers a supportive environment for real college success. There’s also an opportunity for service work, a key component of Jesuit values. A $17 million athletic facility is a resource for students and home to the University’s 19 men and women’s NCAA Division II athletic teams. Visit the beautiful safe, 65-acre campus today.
WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE
A private, liberal arts college founded in 1781, Washington & Jefferson College (60 S. Lincoln St., Washington, Pa. 15301; 888/926-3529, washjeff.edu) moved up 17 spots in 2010 to land in the top 100 in Forbes third annual list of America’s Best Colleges.
W&J is the highest-rated institution in western Pennsylvania on the Forbes’ list.
“Our overall ranking, particularly looking at our jump from last year, is exciting because of the criteria Forbes uses to determine the rankings, placing emphasis on areas like student satisfaction and post-graduate success, areas that are important to us,” said W&J President Tori Haring-Smith.
W&J is included as well in the 2011 edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges, and for the last few years, W&J has also been named to President’s Higher Education Community Service for commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
In addition, W&J is listed in The Princeton Review’s 2011 edition of The Best 373 Colleges and the 2011 edition of America’s Best Colleges, published by U.S. News and World Report, as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country.
JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY
John Carroll University (20700 N. Park Blvd., University Heights, Ohio 44118; 888/335-6800, jcu.edu), comprising the College of Arts & Sciences and renowned Boler School of Business, inspires individuals to excel in learning, leadership and service in the region and in the world. Our university’s unique size, structure, culture and environment make us very successful at providing an outstanding education for our students and helping them become John Carroll graduates in four years. Our faculty and staff are committed to students—focusing on their academic, social and financial well being.
Students are challenged to pursue wisdom, competence, psychological maturity, spiritual strength, ethical grounding and social and global awareness.
Once again, we were recognized as a leading institution of higher education, earning top rankings in multiple categories in the 2011 edition of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group—a testament to our university’s educational foundation.
WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY
As a Christian institution offering more than 70 academic concentrations, Waynesburg University (51 W. College St., Waynesburg, Pa. 15370; 724/627-8191, waynesburg.edu) will inspire you to pursue a life of purpose through faith, learning and serving. Approximately 1,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and professional students experience guidance in career planning in a student-centered environment. Waynesburg is a place where the spirit of a Christian community truly exists, yet is not forced upon you. Putting faith into action goes beyond a saying as students use their knowledge and passion for a greater purpose. Recognized by the Bonner Foundation as one of the best service-learning schools in the country, Waynesburg University is one of two colleges in Pennsylvania endowed by the prestigious Bonner Scholars Program, which provides scholarships for community service. Waynesburg takes strong measures to ensure reasonable tuition costs, making it one of the best values in Pennsylvania. The University’s tuition is, on average, $10,000 less per year than other private institutions throughout the Commonwealth.
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
Duquesne University (600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15282; 412/396-6000, duq.edu) has consistently ranked as a top-tier university among 1,400-plus surveyed by U.S. News & World Report and one of the top 12 Catholic schools in the country.
Other distinctions that allow you to choose Duquesne with confidence include:
» For the second year, Duquesne has made the U.S. News’ Most Popular Schools list with a “top reputation,” noting “students are highly motivated to go there.”
» Duquesne and its students make a difference. Achieving the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, Duquesne has been recognized for community involvement by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Washington Monthly.
» Guidance counselors from 1,750 best-rated high schools consider Duquesne a top 100 university for undergraduate education.
» Duquesne is one of only nine Catholic universities ranked at the research level by the Carnegie Foundation.
» More than a dozen of Duquesne’s programs were recently named to the U.S. News Best Graduate Schools list.
» The Princeton Review’s Guide to 286 Green Colleges lists Duquesne as a top school.
» Duquesne is one of only three Pennsylvania universities with an accredited Public Safety Department.
LA ROCHE COLLEGE
Consistently selected as a Best Northeastern College by The Princeton Review, La Roche College (9000 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237; 800/838-4LRC, laroche.edu) is a private, Catholic co-ed institution located in the North Hills, just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. With a 12:1 faculty/student ratio, students receive personal attention and are known by name. La Roche offers more than 50 majors and programs, including the top 10 majors that college students say they want in today’s marketplace. La Roche also offers 12 varsity and several junior varsity sports as well as a host of student activities and organizations. La Roche provides generous scholarship and financial aid to deserving students, as well as federal loans and grants. The college aims to help every student who wants to pursue higher education achieve that goal and graduate prepared to work in today’s global economy.
GRADUATE STUDIES:
IUP MONROEVILLE GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL CENTER:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Monroeville Graduate and Professional Center (400 Penn Center Blvd., Building 4, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15235; 800/845-0131, iup.edu/monroeville) offers graduate programs designed for professionals living and working in the greater Pittsburgh area.
At the Monroeville campus, graduate classes are offered weekday evenings and Saturdays. Programs offered include master’s degrees in Business Administration, Nursing. IUP also offers a doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction.
In the fall, IUP will begin offering courses twice a week in a full-time, daytime format for the M.A. in Community Counseling.
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF NURSING:
You can earn a graduate degree at one of America’s top schools of nursing: the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing (3500 Victoria St., Victoria Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15261; 888/747-0794, nursing.pitt.edu), which now offers the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) program and the post-master’s completion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online. Ranked seventh in U.S. News and World Report’s 2012 issue of American’s Best Graduate Programs, and fifth in National Institutes of Health research dollars, Pitt’s School of Nursing offers opportunities to study with nationally recognized faculty. Since 1939, the school has prepared students for increasingly demanding practice and academic environments through rigorous educational programs with varied and intensive experiences in applied practice.
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES:
With nearly 2,200 students from all 50 states and more than 36 countries, it’s no wonder why the School of Graduate Studies and Research (250 University Ave., California, Pa. 15419; 724/938-4187, calu.edu) is the fastest-growing college at California University of Pennsylvania. We’re rank among the top graduate schools in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education with a vast array of offerings that provide advanced education in many of the same disciplines as our undergraduate colleges.
With our flexible graduate programs that integrate online and evening coursework as well as our 100-percent online programs ranked No. 1 in the country, you are sure to find a program to accommodate your busy lifestyle. Whether you desire a career change or advancement, or you are a busy parent, member of the military, or retired professional, Cal U is ready to help you balance your life’s challenges.
Our students are serious scholars, energetic leaders and thoughtful collaborators; they are driven to succeed.
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW:
Celebrating 100 years of excellence in legal education, the Duquesne University School of Law (600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15282; 412/396-6300 duq.edu/law) prepares students for a wide range of professional opportunities in law firms, corporations and public service.
Duquesne lawyers stand out in the legal profession, based on their comprehensive training in highly specialized areas including tax, corporate law and other cutting-edge specialties.
U.S. News and World Report’s 2011 rankings place Duquesne’s Legal Research & Writing program in the top 10 of all law schools in the country. And Duquesne’s Trial Moot Court program is widely regarded as one of the finest in the nation.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY:
At West Virginia University (P.O. Box 6201, Morgantown, W. Va. 26506; 304/293-0111, wvu.edu), you’ll discover your intellectual passion and receive the knowledge you need to excel as a future researcher, performer or lifelong learner. Students work with faculty experts, use state-of-the-art facilities and enjoy living in one of the best locations in the country.
Employers ranked us as the 23rd best school for engineering graduates in a Wall Street Journal survey.
More than 24 graduate programs were ranked by U.S. News & World Report as among the best, including primary care and pharmacy. The university is affiliated with 60-plus research centers and institutes.
This article appears in the May 2011 issue of Pittsburgh Magazine
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