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Universities play a crucial role in shaping local economies by driving employment, fostering business growth, attracting investment, and enhancing the overall quality of life in their host communities. Their economic impact extends beyond direct spending to include long-term benefits such as workforce development, innovation, and cultural enrichment. Below, we explore the key ways in which a university influences a local economy.

  1. Direct Employment and Spending A university is often one of the largest employers in a local area, providing jobs for faculty, administrative staff, maintenance workers, and other professionals. These employees spend their salaries on housing, groceries, transportation, and entertainment, injecting money into the local economy. Additionally, universities spend significant amounts on construction, utilities, and local services, further stimulating business activity.

    Students also contribute to local spending. Many bring outside money into the community through tuition payments, federal aid, and personal expenditures on rent, food, and retail. A large student population can sustain businesses such as bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants, and housing providers.

  2. Business Development and Entrepreneurship Universities often serve as hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship. Research institutions, business incubators, and technology transfer offices help commercialize academic research, leading to startup formation and industry partnerships. For example, Stanford University's role in Silicon Valley's growth demonstrates how academic institutions can spur regional economic development.

    Local businesses benefit from university partnerships, including procurement contracts for supplies, catering, and maintenance services. Furthermore, universities attract conferences, sporting events, and cultural activities that generate tourism revenue for hotels, restaurants, and transportation services.

  3. Human Capital and Workforce Development A well-educated workforce is essential for economic competitiveness. Universities produce graduates with specialized skills that attract high-paying industries, such as technology, healthcare, and finance. Many graduates remain in the area, filling critical roles in local businesses and government.

    Universities also offer continuing education programs, professional certifications, and workforce training initiatives that help upskill local employees, making the regional labor market more adaptable to industry changes.

  4. Real Estate and Infrastructure Growth The presence of a university can drive demand for housing, both from students and faculty. This often leads to the development of new apartments, condominiums, and mixed-use commercial spaces. Over time, universities contribute to urban revitalization by investing in campus expansions, public transit improvements, and community amenities like libraries and parks.

    However, rapid growth can also lead to challenges, such as rising housing costs and gentrification, which may displace long-term residents. Local governments must balance economic expansion with policies that ensure affordable housing and equitable development.

  5. Cultural and Social Contributions Beyond economics, universities enrich local culture through arts programs, public lectures, and athletic events. These activities improve residents' quality of life, making the area more attractive to businesses and skilled workers. A vibrant university town often sees increased property values and a more diverse, engaged community.


Conclusion

The economic impact of a university on a local economy is multifaceted, encompassing job creation, business growth, talent development, and infrastructure investment. While challenges such as affordability and displacement must be managed, the long-term benefits-including innovation, increased tax revenues, and a more dynamic workforce-make universities vital engines of regional prosperity. By fostering collaboration between academia, government, and industry, communities can maximize these advantages while ensuring inclusive growth.
 
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Thiel College  
Westminster College  
Geneva College  
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg  
Saint Vincent College  
Community College of Beaver County  
Seton Hill University  
Carlow University  
Chatham University  
Grove City College  
Butler County Community College  
La Roche University  
Point Park University  
Westmoreland County Community College  
Robert Morris University  
Duquesne University  
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania  
Carnegie Mellon University  
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus  
Percent admitted - total
Admissions yield - total

Full-time enrollment
Part-time enrollment

Total  enrollment
% White
% Black
% Asian
% Hispanic
% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
% American Indian or Alaska Native
% two or more races
% Race/ethnicity unknown
% U.S. Nonresident

Undergraduate enrollment
% under 18
% 18-24
% 25-64
% over 65

Graduate enrollment

Student-to-faculty ratio

Tuition and fees, 2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24

Total price for
In-district students living on campus  2023-24
In-state students living on campus 2023-24
Out-of-state students living on campus 2023-24

In-district students living off campus (no family)  2023-24
In-state students living off campus (no family)  2023-24
Out-of-state students living off campus (no family)  2023-24

In-district students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24
In-state students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24
Out-of-state students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24

Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other

Instructional FTE
Research FTE
Public Service FTE
Librarians, Curators, and Archivists FTE
Student/Academic Affairs and Other Education Services FTE
Management FTE
Business and Financial Operations FTE
Computer, Engineering, and Science FTE
Community Service, Legal, Arts, and Media FTE
Healthcare FTE
Service FTE
Sales and Related FTE
Office and Administrative Support FTE
Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance FTE
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving FTE
Total FTE staff
50
16

27,001
7,524

34,525
60
6
12
6
0
0
4
2
9

25,171
18
80
2
0

9,354

13

19,678
20,362
21,080
21,524


38,446
38,446
56,812

39,004
39,004
57,370

25,026
25,026
43,392

25
4,624
2,015
430
737
0

4,887
793
50
154
62
1,357
789
3,123
493
206
541
137
1,354
111
22
14,079
11
44

14,517
1,079

15,596
18
3
21
7
0
0
3
5
42

7,289
2
96
1
0

8,307

5

58,924
58,924
61,344
63,829


83,697
83,697
83,697

81,887
81,887
81,887

66,909
66,909
66,909

0
1,514
4,339
332
0
0

1,507
124
0
50
64
476
962
1,353
403
43
133
8
527
107
27
5,784
75
34

7,002
1,348

8,350
84
4
1
3
0
0
3
1
3

6,803
1
94
5
0

1,547

20

9,984
10,507
10,507
10,507


26,035
26,035
30,143

27,635
27,635
31,743

18,693
18,693
22,801

0
1,816
482
16
75
0

377
0
0
13
0
42
136
18
39
27
73
0
112
53
0
890
79
13

7,820
317

8,137
76
5
4
5
0
0
3
1
6

5,226
1
97
2
0

2,911

12

41,892
43,526
45,376
47,146


68,164
68,164
68,164

69,824
69,824
69,824

59,445
59,445
59,445

0
1,385
641
96
337
0

617
0
0
27
32
67
329
84
108
10
196
0
198
21
2
1,691
91
12

3,239
1,498

4,737
56
7
1
2
0
0
4
16
13

3,769
16
78
6
0

968

14

32,130
32,770
33,767
34,940


53,274
53,274
53,274

52,780
52,780
52,780

43,850
43,850
43,850

0
657
288
24
30
0

218
0
0
7
74
45
15
7
80
0
41
0
24
14
0
525
NA
NA

1,225
3,050

4,275
77
3
1
2
0
0
2
13
0

4,275
32
45
23
0

0

15

5,598
5,598
5,748
5,880


NA
NA
NA

16,760
21,104
25,304

9,560
13,904
18,104

510
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

189
0
0
2
1
49
7
5
18
0
10
4
53
3
0
341
98
10

2,289
1,010

3,299
67
14
2
9
0
0
4
1
4

2,323
1
87
12
0

976

12

34,200
35,610
36,620
38,160


54,180
54,180
54,180

44,650
44,650
44,650

41,500
41,500
41,500

0
526
258
56
3
0

222
0
0
4
56
50
38
12
67
3
14
0
35
10
9
520
78
11

949
1,669

2,618
49
5
3
2
0
0
16
18
8

2,300
50
44
6
0

318

11

30,320
31,570
32,284
33,120


50,348
50,348
50,348

46,816
46,816
46,816

37,954
37,954
37,954

5
208
170
0
0
0

86
0
0
0
29
37
14
10
21
0
11
0
23
6
0
237
NA
NA

875
1,593

2,468
87
2
2
3
0
0
4
2
0

2,468
18
60
22
0

0

11

5,250
5,250
5,460
5,610


NA
NA
NA

14,710
17,800
20,800

8,710
11,800
14,800

381
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

126
0
0
2
12
46
43
6
5
0
21
0
41
0
0
302
73
37

2,207
187

2,394
90
0
2
1
0
0
5
1
1

2,365
1
73
26
0

29

13

18,930
19,310
19,990
20,890


34,510
34,510
34,510

34,510
34,510
34,510

22,740
22,740
22,740

0
428
8
0
0
0

NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
70
11

1,825
494

2,319
65
8
4
6
0
0
0
14
3

1,507
1
84
14
0

812

10

39,902
40,877
42,125
43,810


61,634
61,634
61,634

62,634
62,634
62,634

48,310
48,310
48,310

0
266
230
0
168
0

206
0
0
4
53
45
7
10
29
3
44
0
35
9
11
456
87
20

1,418
892

2,310
71
17
3
4
0
0
3
1
1

1,344
1
67
32
0

966

12

31,446
32,390
33,500
34,502


52,290
52,290
52,290

52,290
52,290
52,290

38,884
38,884
38,884

0
250
248
0
23
0

187
0
0
3
26
57
8
12
12
2
27
0
26
6
1
367
76
17

1,760
224

1,984
81
6
2
4
0
0
3
4
0

1,597
1
86
13
0

387

13

37,946
39,068
40,224
41,414


58,892
58,892
58,892

56,272
56,272
56,272

44,914
44,914
44,914

0
348
177
0
0
0

149
0
0
3
19
23
20
15
75
2
23
0
33
7
3
372
NA
NA

534
1,139

1,673
81
6
1
3
0
1
4
3
0

1,673
32
51
17
0

0

17

6,720
6,810
7,020
7,290


NA
NA
NA

18,927
25,317
31,527

10,269
16,659
22,869

262
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

56
0
0
1
5
25
2
7
15
0
10
0
15
0
1
137
59
21

1,355
87

1,442
79
6
2
5
0
0
3
4
2

1,280
1
97
2
0

162

10

37,604
38,741
39,903
41,100


58,318
58,318
58,318

58,318
58,318
58,318

47,750
47,750
47,750

0
286
32
0
30
0

119
0
0
9
17
35
24
12
99
4
36
0
29
1
0
385
98
13

1,270
56

1,326
75
6
5
5
0
0
4
3
2

1,326
1
95
4
0

0

15

14,114
14,344
14,630
14,630


32,652
32,652
44,526

33,500
33,500
45,374

20,162
20,162
32,036

0
246
0
0
0
0

84
0
0
0
0
21
7
5
12
2
8
2
28
10
0
179
NA
NA

1,038
220

1,258
80
5
1
4
0
0
3
4
3

1,149
13
81
6
0

109

12

29,040
29,970
30,990
33,610


47,390
47,390
47,390

40,410
40,410
40,410

36,410
36,410
36,410

1
282
52
0
0
0

104
0
0
4
24
39
13
9
30
2
19
0
15
11
0
270
86
14

1,062
141

1,203
74
5
1
4
0
0
4
12
0

1,155
1
94
5
0

48

12

37,675
38,230
38,700
39,470


54,100
54,100
54,100

54,100
54,100
54,100

43,720
43,720
43,720

0
184
23
0
0
0

87
0
0
4
14
16
11
12
36
10
39
0
30
8
0
267
71
14

873
47

920
79
10
3
3
0
0
3
3
0

819
3
95
2
0

101

12

33,520
34,470
35,450
36,864


56,014
56,014
56,014

53,564
53,564
53,564

42,964
42,964
42,964

3
179
15
0
0
0

69
0
0
2
7
24
4
7
52
1
31
1
18
2
0
218
NA
NA

866
0

866
38
58
0
2
0
2
0
0
0

866
0
35
65
0

0

25

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

172
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

29
0
0
1
3
2
7
1
0
0
0
6
14
3
0
66

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Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute  
Saint Vincent Seminary  
Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh  
Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg  
Laurel Technical Institute  
Vet Tech Institute  
Douglas Education Center  
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary  
Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry  
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango  
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny  
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc  
Rosedale Technical College  
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington  
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver  
New Castle School of Trades  
Pittsburgh Technical College  
Percent admitted - total
Admissions yield - total

Full-time enrollment
Part-time enrollment

Total  enrollment
% White
% Black
% Asian
% Hispanic
% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
% American Indian or Alaska Native
% two or more races
% Race/ethnicity unknown
% U.S. Nonresident

Undergraduate enrollment
% under 18
% 18-24
% 25-64
% over 65

Graduate enrollment

Student-to-faculty ratio

Tuition and fees, 2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24

Total price for
In-district students living on campus  2023-24
In-state students living on campus 2023-24
Out-of-state students living on campus 2023-24

In-district students living off campus (no family)  2023-24
In-state students living off campus (no family)  2023-24
Out-of-state students living off campus (no family)  2023-24

In-district students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24
In-state students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24
Out-of-state students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24

Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other

Instructional FTE
Research FTE
Public Service FTE
Librarians, Curators, and Archivists FTE
Student/Academic Affairs and Other Education Services FTE
Management FTE
Business and Financial Operations FTE
Computer, Engineering, and Science FTE
Community Service, Legal, Arts, and Media FTE
Healthcare FTE
Service FTE
Sales and Related FTE
Office and Administrative Support FTE
Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance FTE
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving FTE
Total FTE staff
NA
NA

695
169

864
78
10
1
1
0
1
3
6
0

864
4
69
27
0

0

12

16,460
16,699
16,974
18,980


40,808
40,808
40,808

40,808
40,808
40,808

27,005
27,005
27,005

265
60
0
0
0
0

64
0
0
2
25
22
2
8
8
1
19
4
21
4
0
180
NA
NA

623
0

623
80
15
0
2
0
0
3
0
0

623
1
60
39
0

0

19

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

191
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

29
0
0
1
6
9
3
1
0
0
5
0
1
0
0
55
92
11

474
30

504
69
8
5
7
0
0
5
2
3

504
3
92
5
0

0

11

13,720
13,936
14,218
14,380


33,860
33,860
43,352

34,456
34,456
43,948

20,324
20,324
29,816

0
83
0
0
0
0

44
0
0
2
1
9
5
4
10
1
28
0
8
2
0
114
93
21

387
69

456
76
6
2
6
0
0
4
6
1

456
2
88
11
0

0

9

13,720
14,052
14,340
14,380


NA
NA
NA

34,456
34,456
43,948

20,324
20,324
29,816

15
66
0
0
0
0

47
0
0
1
2
13
6
4
9
1
13
0
8
2
0
106
77
71

405
0

405
78
14
0
2
0
0
4
0
0

405
0
76
24
0

0

15

15,125
15,663
15,663
16,700


NA
NA
NA

36,800
36,800
36,800

23,700
23,700
23,700

197
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

27
0
0
1
5
8
4
0
0
0
0
6
3
4
0
58
49
60

93
309

402
85
9
0
3
0
0
2
0
0

402
0
44
56
0

0

13

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

75
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

8
0
0
0
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
15
95
23

344
17

361
59
19
7
4
0
1
6
1
3

361
0
93
7
0

0

8

13,720
14,052
14,340
14,380


33,030
33,030
42,522

34,456
34,456
43,948

20,324
20,324
29,816

0
39
0
0
0
0

43
0
0
2
6
10
5
2
14
1
27
1
7
2
0
120
91
38

212
120

332
72
10
0
3
0
0
3
11
0

332
12
71
17
0

0

7

13,360
13,686
13,962
14,002


NA
NA
NA

34,078
34,078
43,386

19,946
19,946
29,254

13
25
0
0
0
0

39
0
0
1
0
7
3
2
7
0
7
0
8
3
0
77
NA
NA

36
191

227
88
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12

0
NA
NA
NA
NA

227

NA

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

0
0
26
0
0
2

34
0
0
3
7
4
5
2
1
0
3
0
3
2
0
64
NA
NA

175
48

223
66
21
1
0
0
0
3
2
6

0
NA
NA
NA
NA

223

NA

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

0
0
31
7
0
0

16
0
0
5
9
17
3
4
2
0
4
0
7
3
0
70
NA
NA

197
3

200
80
6
0
8
0
1
5
0
1

200
0
77
23
1

0

13

17,750
17,950
18,350
18,950


NA
NA
NA

35,895
35,895
35,895

27,405
27,405
27,405

65
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

15
0
0
0
19
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
6
0
48
73
60

199
0

199
83
6
1
2
0
1
5
3
0

199
0
89
11
0

0

15

15,140
15,240
16,100
16,920


NA
NA
NA

25,198
25,198
25,198

20,198
20,198
20,198

141
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

12
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
0
0
23
93
72

159
1

160
70
17
1
4
0
1
6
2
0

160
0
76
24
0

0

10

10,912
11,028
11,470
11,470


NA
NA
NA

16,955
16,955
16,955

13,715
13,715
13,715

31
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

19
0
0
1
4
3
5
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
0
37
NA
NA

100
0

100
89
5
0
2
0
0
4
0
0

100
0
83
17
0

0

8

17,758
18,390
18,513
18,513


NA
NA
NA

39,852
39,852
39,852

27,172
27,172
27,172

64
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

14
0
0
0
5
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
23
NA
NA

90
0

90
61
27
0
2
0
3
6
1
0

90
1
60
39
0

0

7

17,792
18,443
18,538
18,538


NA
NA
NA

39,801
39,801
39,801

27,121
27,121
27,121

56
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

13
0
0
0
4
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
21
NA
NA

46
30

76
80
0
4
3
0
0
1
0
12

0
NA
NA
NA
NA

76

NA

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

0
0
17
0
0
0

6
0
0
0
0
4
1
0
6
0
0
0
2
0
0
19
NA
NA

57
0

57
82
14
4
0
0
0
0
0
0

57
0
40
60
0

0

14

12,164
12,843
13,676
14,070


NA
NA
NA

27,737
27,737
27,737

18,548
18,548
18,548

18
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

4
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
8
NA
NA

16
19

35
69
0
0
3
0
0
0
29
0

0
NA
NA
NA
NA

35

NA

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

0
0
4
0
0
0

7
0
0
1
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
13

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Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus