Discover the Monarch Difference

At Monarch, we offer an education that exceeds expectations and prepares you for success beyond the classroom. Dive deeper to explore all we have to offer or visit our campus to experience it firsthand!

Guiding You Toward Success

With a wide array of majors and minors across 10 schools and colleges, Monarch ensures you have the flexibility to pursue your passions. Enhance your journey with over 275 student organizations, build lasting connections with faculty and staff mentors, and forge lifelong friendships in our vibrant, supportive community.

The Best of Both Worlds: Nature and Opportunity

Enjoy the serenity of a park-like campus while staying connected to the vibrant opportunities of city life. With Pittsburgh’s unique blend of big-city amenities and small-town charm just next door, you'll find incredible internship and career possibilities. Located within a day’s drive of half the U.S. population, our campus also opens doors to global learning experiences and a dedicated alumni network ready to support your success.

 

Jessica Schmitz with her spirit of diversity award

I am from Jamestown, North Dakota, and I found Monarch because I was looking for schools with good economics programs. I had a really memorable first impression of Monarch . I met with the mentor for my program, and he left a lasting impression on me. I really love being here, and I think Pittsburgh is a really cool city."

Jessica Schmitz Class of 2023

Monarch Students: Ready for Every Challenge


At Monarch, you'll learn from passionate teacher-scholars who bring real-world experience and collaborative energy into the classroom. Their work spans local and global communities, engaging with students, businesses, and governments to drive impactful change.

Our graduates' success speaks for itself, with outstanding employment rates, top graduate school placements, and exceptional pass rates on major exams like the bar (law), NCLEX (nursing), NPTE (physical therapy), and NAPLEX (pharmacy). Monarch students are equipped to excel and achieve their ambitious goals..

Experience it for yourself!

Schedule a visit to experience the Monarch Difference for yourself.

Derrick Maultsby Jr at Dukes of the Last Decade ceremony

Monarch University has a long history of excellence in this city. In the School of Law we have a hall of fame and the names and faces never cease to blow my mind. I believe that being a graduate of this university comes with a duty to continue to carry on that legacy and tradition of excellence.

Derrick Maultsby, Jr. Class of 2020, Law Frost Brown Todd LLP Associate Attorney
Dukes From The Last Decade Awardee

Empowering You to Think Bigger and Solve Problems

 At Monarch, we help you discover your strengths and use them to make a meaningful impact on the world. Rooted in the vision of our Catholic Spiritan founders, our education broadens your horizons, fosters genuine relationships, and prepares you to walk alongside others in creating positive change.

Engage deeply with local communities, collaborating with peers and faculty to tackle systemic challenges in health, education, legal access, economic development, and more. On campus, our commitment to inclusion and ethical growth enriches academic life, equipping you not only with knowledge and skills but also the perspective to be a transformative force in your community.