The answer to the crossword for the term COLLEGE WEST OF PENN is PITT. The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a public research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1787, it is one of the oldest universities in the United States and is considered to be one of the nation's top research universities. Pitt is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified among 'R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity'. It is also home to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States.