University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh

#50Public research universityUrban
28,000
Total Students
19,000
Undergrads
9,000
Graduates
57%
Acceptance
📍 Pittsburgh, PA
🎓 Est. 1787
🌐 Website
📊Admissions
57%
Acceptance Rate
3.5-3.8
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1210-1430
Composite Score
Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
27-31
Composite Score
Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

Acceptance Rate Trend

2019202020212022202320242%17%32%47%62%59.0%60.0%60.0%58.0%57.0%57.0%

SAT Score Range Trend

(middle 50% of admitted students)

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202412701450

Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Regular Decision Deadline
January 15
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Decision Released
By March 15

Application Methods

Regular Decision
Transfer Admissions
⚖️Fit Profile

👍 Great Fit If You Are:

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Future healthcare heroes

if you want to be a nurse, doctor, therapist, or researcher, Pitt gets you close to real impact fast.

2

Science-with-purpose learners

if your love for bio or psych is about helping others, Pitt makes it tangible.

3

Urban explorers

if you want your classroom to include hospitals, nonprofits, and real neighborhoods, Pitt opens doors.

4

Ethics-driven students

if you think deeply about what knowledge is for, Pitt’s philosophy and public service culture support that.

5

Cost-conscious achievers

if you want serious results without private school debt, Pitt offers strong ROI.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

1

Ivy chasers

Pitt is respected but doesn’t carry elite brand weight in all fields.

2

Greek-life lovers

social scene exists but isn’t party-heavy or status-centered.

3

Warm-weather seekers

Pittsburgh has real winters and gray skies.

4

Rural peace lovers

this is a city campus, full of motion and grit.

5

Hyper-specialized undergrads

breadth is strong, but ultra-niche programs may lack resources.

📍Campus Location
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👨‍🎓Student Life

☀️ Weather & Climate

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spring

50-70°F (10-21°C)

Mild with rain

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summer

70-85°F (21-29°C)

Warm and humid

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fall

45-65°F (7-18°C)

Cool with foliage

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winter

20-35°F (-7 to 2°C)

Cold with snow

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Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers

☀️Average 165 sunny days per year

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Demographics

12%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Female
52%
Male
48%

Ethnic Distribution

White
56%
International
12%
Asian
10%
African_american
8%
Hispanic
6%
MultiRace
4%
Other
4%

📚 Popular Majors

Business Administration
Nursing
Engineering
Psychology
Biology
💰Annual Tuition
In-State$19,432
Out-of-State$34,452
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

Oakland neighborhood
Shadyside
Squirrel Hill

Nearby Areas

Oakland
On campus

University district with cafes and eateries

Price Range: $$
Shadyside
1 mile

Trendy neighborhood with boutiques and restaurants

Price Range: $$$
💸Career Outcomes
$58,000
Median Earnings
92%
Employment Rate
$50,000
Starting Salary
A-
Career Grade

Top Employers

UPMC
Google
Amazon
PwC
Deloitte

Top Graduate School Destinations

University of Pittsburgh Graduate School
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Pennsylvania