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University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh is a large, public institution located in Pittsburgh, pa. Founded in 1787, University of Pittsburgh offers undergraduate degrees in 420 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 19,954 undergraduates
cost $21,080 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Pittsburgh? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 49.1%
SAT score average 1380
ACT score average 31
Average high school GPA 4.13
Application fee $55
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Pittsburgh is known for one of its top majors: Research and Experimental Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Research and Experimental Psychology
Biology, General
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Computer Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $21,080
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,360
Books & supplies $716
Other expenses $2,872
Cost of attendance* $37,028
Average financial aid package $17,467
Estimated cost $19,561 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,320
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,360
Books & supplies $716
Other expenses $2,872
Cost of attendance* $53,268
Average financial aid package $17,467
Estimated cost $35,801 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Pittsburgh has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,954, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

29,488

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
62%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
15%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
5%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Pittsburgh, students love their Resident Student Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
phone 412-624-7488
address www.pitt.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Resident student association

Black action society

Pitt program council

Interfraternity council

Panhellenic association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Pittsburgh to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Pittsburgh?

University of Pittsburgh is located in Pittsburgh, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Pittsburgh? 

The acceptance rate for University of Pittsburgh is 49%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Pittsburgh?

The average high school GPA for University of Pittsburgh students was 4.13.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Pittsburgh?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Pittsburgh including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $148,112.

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