Colleges in Southwestern Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University

• Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is a research university whose research has led to innovations in computer technology and farming. Undergraduate programs at the university include business administration, computational biology, environmental policy and information systems. The school prides itself on having a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10-to-1. You can take an online tour of the campus and watch videos about the different academic departments on the university's website.

  Carnegie Mellon University

  5000 Forbes Ave.

  Pittsburgh, PA 15213

  412-268--2000

  cmu.edu

Penn State Beaver

• Penn State Beaver in Monaca is part of the larger Penn State University public college system. This Big 10 university mainly offers associate degrees but grants full bachelor's degrees in nursing, psychology and business. Students can also earn a master's degree in teaching. The associate degrees are transferable to other Penn State campuses for class credit. There is no on-campus housing, but the school provides recommendations for local housing options. Student organizations include the Student Government Association, WBVR radio station and "The Roar" student newspaper.

  Penn State Beaver

  100 University Dr.

  Monaca, PA 15061

  724-773-3800

  br.psu.edu

Washington and Jefferson College

• Washington and Jefferson College originally started as two different colleges. The small private college in Washington is close to Pittsburgh. Students are involved in many volunteer projects to help the surrounding community, including a project to renovate the downtown area. Most students live on campus, where they can participate in intramural basketball, mock trials, equestrian club and a chess club. The school has a liberal arts focus and includes philosophy, theater, religious studies and biological physics programs.

  Washington and Jefferson College

  60 South Lincoln Street

  Washington, PA 15301

  724-222-4400

  washjeff.edu

University of Pittsburgh

• The University of Pittsburgh has 400 different undergraduate and graduate degree programs. You can use the resources at any of its specialized libraries including a law library and fine arts library. Many classes can be completed online. The university has a large research department that has studied computing and heart health. You'll never be bored living in one of the biggest cities in Pennsylvania and participating in student organizations like intramural volleyball and the debate team.

  University of Pittsburgh

  4227 Fifth Ave.

  Pittsburgh, PA 15260

  412-624-7488

  pitt.edu