Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA offers co–educational programs for preschool through 8th grade in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1999, the school has a total enrollment of 183 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 19 teachers.
The school has an Islamic religious affiliation and participates in the Islamic School League of America (ISLA).
Annual tuition is $6,300, below the Pittsburgh private school average, providing an affordable option for families seeking faith–based education.
Universal Academy is recognized for its student diversity, ranking in the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for the highest percentage of students of color (56.79%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 183 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,300
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh
Pre-K	40
Kind	32
1	22
2	23
3	19
4	14
5	9
6	11
7	9
8	4

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Year Founded

1999

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School Motto

Knowledge is Light

Student Body

Total Students

183 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

57%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Blue pants white shirts

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,300

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Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1 million

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh cost?

Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh's tuition is approximately $6,300 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh?

The application deadline for Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/9/2025

Great school, highly recommended.

- Posted by Parent - Alaa A.

5 3/15/2025

The Universal Academy of Pittsburgh has shaped me into the way I am today, an asset to the Islamic community in Pittsburgh.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Zane Aqra

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $12,447 for elementary schools and $17,397 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).