Our Neighborhood
At ºÚÁÏÌìÌà you get the best of both worlds: a residential campus and big-city amenities.
With a town center across the street from campus, and a scenic county park in our backyard, ºÚÁÏÌìÌà is at the center of activity in our hometown of McCandless Township. The main attractions include McCandless Crossing, a new neighborhood and business district, and North Park of Allegheny County.
McCandless Crossing
Whether you’re looking for entertainment or employment, you’ll find everything you need within walking distance of campus. ThisÌýÌýacross the street from ºÚÁÏÌìÌà features:
- National and regional retailers
- Restaurants and grocery stores
- Pharmacies and banks
- A Cinemark movie theater
North Park
Escape to the great outdoors, just a short drive away from campus. Head over toÌýÌýfor outdoor sports and exercise, or for a picturesque view while picnicking and having lunch with friends. Park amenities include:
- Fishing, canoeing and kayaking sites
- An outdoor swimming pool, ice skating rink and zipline course
- Picnic areas, ball fields, and basketball and tennis courts
- A nature center and 18-hole golf
- Hiking and bicycle trails
- Ìýwith an outdoor patio overlooking the lake
City of Pittsburgh
The ºÚÁÏÌìÌà campus is located just a 15-minute drive away from downtown Pittsburgh, one of the world’s most livable cities.Ìý
Our location offers students the best of both worlds: the culture and connections in the city, and a quiet, residential campus framed by trees and quiet neighborhoods.
Historically known for its rich industrial history, Pittsburgh now has a diversified economy largely based on health care, technology, education and finance. Both undergraduate and graduate students benefit from a thriving business district nearby in downtown, with opportunities to intern, secure employment and network with industry industry leaders, Fortune 500 companies and a growing technology sector.
Attractions
- , home to the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)
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- , home to the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
- , home to the Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
Rankings
- Ìý(Wallethub, 2023)
- Ìý(CommercialCafe, 2023)
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- Ìý(U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
- Ìý(WalletHub, 2021)
Nearby Hotels
These hotels offer a comfortable, affordable overnight stay when you visit ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ. If you need help making arrangements, call the Admissions Office at 412-536-1272.
901 Providence Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone:Ìý412-227-9600
Fax:Ìý412-227-9601
ºÚÁÏÌìÌà rate: $119 (two queens) or $125 (one king) per night plus tax. Must use special rate code: VMM.
8630 Duncan Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone:Ìý412-630-8400
Fax:Ìý412-630-8422
ºÚÁÏÌìÌà rate: $109 per night. Open the add special rate codes tab, and enter the corporate code: 0002639680.
4575 McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone:Ìý412-939-3200
ºÚÁÏÌìÌà rate: $104 per night.
4607 McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
855-516-1090
Quality Inn & Suites North
5137 William Flinn Hwy
Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone:Ìý724-444-8700
Fax:724-444-8744
Hilton Garden Inn (Cranberry)
2000 Gardenview Lane
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Phone:Ìý724-779-8643
Fax:Ìý724-779-4999
112 Washington Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15129
Phone:Ìý412-471-4000 or 1-888-456-6600
201 Executive Dr
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Phone:Ìý724-776-1000
Fax:Ìý724-776-6699
8507 University Blvd
Moon Twp, PA 15108
Phone:Ìý412-269-0400