IUP Punxsutawney

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Offering academic opportunities including first-year courses, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees, IUP Punxsutawney is a unique opportunity to attend a small campus that is committed to your success, with new academic scholarships and housing grants especially for students from the Jefferson County region.

Enjoy a smooth transition from high school to college, without traveling far from home

Involve yourself in a small campus where you can find the support to succeed

Find friendships that will last a lifetime

Learn in state-of-the-art classrooms and computer labs

Be part of small classes with highly trained IUP faculty, all focused on your success

Scholarships and grants that make IUP affordable

You’ll have a hard time not feeling at home in Punxsutawney. Just a short car ride from Indiana and 90 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, you will find everything you need within our community.

Learn more about what IUP Punxsutawney has to offer!
Student Profiles
Read what some of our most successful students are saying about their experiences at IUP Punxsutawney!
Photo Gallery
Browse through our photo gallery for a taste of what you’ll see when you visit IUP Punxsutawney.

Clinical Medical Assistant Program

Become a clinical medical assistant and enjoy the benefits of being a trained professional with many different career opportunities. The program can be completed in only 18 months. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Learn more about the Clinical Medical Assistant Program.
20 Percent Tuition Discount
Starting this fall, undergraduate students who:
Have earned fewer than 60 credits
Are enrolled in a degree program
Are Pennsylvania residents
Attend either IUP Punxsutawney or IUP at Northpointe
will receive a 20 percent tuition discount. That makes Punxsutawney an even better place to start your college career. Learn more about the cost of attending IUP Punxsutawney.

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