University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
PublicPittsburgh, PA
The University of Pittsburgh was founded in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, making it one of the nation's oldest institutions of higher education, and is a member of the Association of American Universities. Its schools include Medicine, Law, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Dental Medicine. Pitt highlights research milestones by its faculty and alumni, including development of the polio vaccine and pioneering work in organ transplantation.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus weighs your application
From University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus look for in applicants?
Per University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, application essay as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, PA admits approximately 58% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
Admitted students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus typically score between 1280–1460 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
Admitted students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus typically score between 29–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cost?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $38,105 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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