Pittsburgh, PA · Public · 20,370 undergraduates · urban
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Selective
Pitt combines school-specific freshman entry with a formal curriculum for experiences occurring outside ordinary courses.
Institutional profile
Established Strong in academic standing, and steady in student experience.- Admission
- 49.7% admitted
- Price by income
- Resident and nonresident prices differ
- Completion
- 82.3%
58,416 applicants in the reported year
Compare recent average annual costs by household income
$66,125 median earnings 10 years after enrollment
What sets University of Pittsburgh apart
Academic design
Six undergraduate schools admit first-years directly, while several professional programs require prerequisite study before later internal admission.
Campus pattern
The Outside the Classroom Curriculum lets students document structured experiences across leadership, career development, wellness, service, and cultural engagement.
A signature opportunity
Outside the Classroom Curriculum.
Can I get in?
49.7% admitted
Applicants should choose an appropriate first-year admitting school; several professional schools cannot be entered directly from high school.
Recent applicant pool
58,416About 50 in every 100 applicants were admitted.
Academic range
Of admitted students, 41% submitted an SAT, and 12% submitted an ACT. The ACT range comes from a small share of admitted students and does not describe the full class.
In the season card
Where your GPA sits in the entering class
The full entering-class GPA distribution for University of Pittsburgh, in nine bands from 4.0 down, with your own record marked on it.
See where I landIn the season card
What University of Pittsburgh weighs when it reads a file
See how this college describes the role of grades, testing, essays, recommendations, activities, and demonstrated interest.
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Demonstrated interest
What moves the application
The evidence that separates a strong file
Show preparation for this curriculum
Six undergraduate schools admit first-years directly, while several professional programs require prerequisite study before later internal admission.
Make institutional fit specific
Pitt combines school-specific freshman entry with a formal curriculum for experiences occurring outside ordinary courses.
Use the application route carefully
Applicants should choose an appropriate first-year admitting school; several professional schools cannot be entered directly from high school.
Give commitments a clear through-line
Activities and recommendations should show sustained contribution, not a collection of disconnected credentials.
How to apply
Rounds, route, and required materials
Applicants should choose an appropriate first-year admitting school; several professional schools cannot be entered directly from high school.
$55 application fee
Major and program admission
Some fields have their own entry path.
The college admit rate above covers the university as a whole. These requirements apply only to the named program.
BusinessAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
Health professionsAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
NursingAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
Can I afford it?
Compare annual cost by household income.
Start with the average net price for your income range, then set that estimate beside your other realistic options.
College funding
Scholarships and financial aid
Review available aid, application requirements, and renewal terms.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus publishes four merit awards, the largest reaching full tuition or more. one require a separate scholarship application. All of them renew past the first year.
Open across the university · Merit · Competitive · Renews each year
Through the honors college · Merit · Competitive · Renews
Open across the university · Merit · Competitive · Renews
Open across the university · Merit · Competitive · Renews each year
In the season card
These four awards, by name
What each one is called, what it pays, the grades and scores it asks for, and what to send.
- The name of each award
- What it pays
- The grades and scores it asks for
- How to be considered
- What to send, and where
In the season card
Average annual cost by household income at University of Pittsburgh
Compare recent average net prices across five federal income ranges and estimate a 4-year cost for yours.
- $0–30k
- $30–48k
- $48–75k
- $75–110k
- $110k+
Is it worth it?
Completion, debt, and earnings
Read completion, borrowing, field mix, and earnings together. One university-wide earnings figure does not describe every student path.
Degree completion across the reported entering cohort
First-year students who return for year two
And what that comes to against what they earn.
Reported 10 years after enrollment
Academic portfolio
Largest bachelor’s fields
How many students finish in each field, and median earnings four years after completing the program.
Research and Experimental Psychology
Biology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Admits separately
Computer Science
Admits separately
Finance and Financial Management Services
Admits separately
What is campus life like?
University of Pittsburgh beyond the classroom
The Outside the Classroom Curriculum lets students document structured experiences across leadership, career development, wellness, service, and cultural engagement.
A defining academic feature
Six undergraduate schools admit first-years directly, while several professional programs require prerequisite study before later internal admission.
Read the residential pattern
Compare the residential setup and surrounding area with the day-to-day routine you want.
Daily life follows the campus map
Dining and nearby options matter most when they support the academic, residential, and social routine you expect.
What shapes an ordinary week
The Outside the Classroom Curriculum lets students document structured experiences across leadership, career development, wellness, service, and cultural engagement.
Turn a direction into participation
The strongest opportunities connect a clear academic or personal direction to real work beyond class.
Find the right everyday fit
The Outside the Classroom Curriculum lets students document structured experiences across leadership, career development, wellness, service, and cultural engagement.