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ACCEPTANCE RATE

83.83%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

94%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

18:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$8,621

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Creative Writing Courses

The creative writing degree program at University of Pittsburgh – Greensburg offers students instruction on the process and techniques of composing literary pieces such as short stories, poetry, novels, personal essays, and more. Students who graduate from the creative writing degree program may pursue a writing career as an essayist, novelist, editor, creative writing teacher, poet, human interest feature writer, and more. Courses in the program include technical and editorial skills, literary criticism, and the marketing of completed manuscripts. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer creative writing courses.

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University of Pittsburgh – Greensburg

Also known as Pitt-Bradford

300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA

University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Greensburg, PA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled yearly at University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

  • Psychology
  • Commerce
  • Biology
  • Law and Justice Administration

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students admitted to this school have an SAT score between 1360 to 1640, or an ACT score in a range of 18 to 22. This school accepts roughly 80% of students applying annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 39% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at greensburg.pitt.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $14,000, while nonresidents pay $25,000 per year. Housing is available for students and costs about $5,900 each year. University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The mascot for University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg is the "Bobcats", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Golf (NCAA Division III)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division III)
  • Softball (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.greensburg.pitt.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pitt-Bradford offers a bachelor's degree program in creative writing.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White6

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Creative Writing program at Pitt-Bradford, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Editors

Description

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, editors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Description

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, poets, lyricists and creative writers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Pitt-Bradford accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, University of Pittsburgh – Greensburg may provide student services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Pitt-Bradford is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference)
  • Basketball (Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
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