Dr. Jem Specta, President | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Dr. Jem Specta, President | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Of the seven institutions in the county, four provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Saint Francis University, Mount Aloysius College and University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
At least 7,559 people applied to Cambria County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 10,227 students enrolled in the universities, including 9,799 in undergraduate and 428 in graduate programs. Only 3.2% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (78.7%) and students of unknown ethinicity (10.4%).
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Saint Francis University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 2,857 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center | 57 | 24 | 155 |
| Saint Francis University | 2,167 | 1,582 | 2,857 |
| Mount Aloysius College | 1,865 | 1,604 | 2,752 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 3,470 | 3,366 | 2,043 |
| Commonwealth Technical Institute | -- | -- | 94 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | -- | -- | 2,270 |
| Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center | -- | -- | 56 |
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