University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA · Public
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University of Pittsburgh admitted 58.1% of applicants university-wide (35,372 of 60,898).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 58.1% | 35,372 | 60,898 |
| In-state | 50.0% | 8,000 | 16,000 |
| Out-of-state | 50.0% | 6,000 | 12,000 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| Men | 55.5% | 14,766 | 26,607 |
| Women | 60.1% | 20,606 | 34,291 |
Of 35,372 admitted students, 4,596 enrolled (13.0% yield).
University of Pittsburgh Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1280–1460
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 29–33
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Pittsburgh Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $61,600/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,662 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,938 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $61,600/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $14,709 |
| $30k–48k | $18,371 |
| $48k–75k | $23,192 |
| $75k–110k | $31,567 |
| Over $110k | $36,008 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- University Scholarship — $2,000 per year to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- University of Pittsburgh Academic Scholarship — $2,000 to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustees Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- Brackenridge Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Pitt Advantage Grant — Up to $5,000 per year (Need Based)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition and mandatory fees (Full Tuition)
- Pitt Promise — Covers full tuition and fees for eligible Pennsylvania residents (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- University Scholarship — $2,000 per year to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- University of Pittsburgh Academic Scholarship — $2,000 to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustees Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- Brackenridge Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition and mandatory fees (Full Tuition)
University of Pittsburgh Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- University of Pittsburgh Application or Common Application
- Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
- Official SAT or ACT Scores (if applicable) (optional)
- Personal Statement (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- University of Pittsburgh Application or Common Application
- Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
- Official SAT or ACT Scores (if applicable) (optional)
- Personal Statement (recommended)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Pittsburgh · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $66,125
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 85.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 92%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,250
- At graduation
University of Pittsburgh · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #69
- WSJ: #411
- Forbes: #176
- Niche: #87
- QS: #281
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-07-30Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of Pittsburgh Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (14%), Biological & life sciences (12%), Engineering (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 40% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Pittsburgh Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.