Robert Morris University (RMU) is a private university located in Moon Township, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1921 as the Pittsburgh School of Accountancy, it achieved university status in 2002 and enrolls nearly 5,000 students across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
The university offers around 60 bachelor's degrees and emphasizes professional preparation through schools including the AACSB-accredited School of Business and the School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (SEMaS). STEM programs feature ABET-accredited engineering degrees, biology, environmental science, and a chemistry minor supporting courses like organic and general chemistry.
RMU's 230-acre campus supports NCAA Division I athletics as the Colonials and ranks among the top 250 national universities (U.S. News & World Report). Its Pittsburgh proximity provides networking opportunities relevant to regional industries.
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