Explore Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh
Set between the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, the Hillel Jewish University Center provides Jewish opportunities for students throughout Pittsburgh. With social, educational, political and social justice programming, Hillel JUC provides students with a holistic college experience including a home away from home and extensive leadership training and opportunities. The Hillel JUC also provides weekly Shabbat services for Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox students and dinner that serves on average 120 students.This Hillel serves: University of Pittsburgh; Chatham University; Carnegie Mellon University; Duquesne University
Undergraduate Enrollment
30 Jewish Students (2.4%*)
1,252 Students
*Percent of population
1,252 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
10 Jewish Students (1.2%*)
812 Students
*Percent of population
812 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available No
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered No
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor None
- Israel Fellow Yes
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 No
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 81%
- U.S. Region Mid-Atlantic
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $40,625
- Tuition Out-of-State $40,625
- Out-of-State/Int’l 33% / 3%
- Greek Life No
Trips & Experiences
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