University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh

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About University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh is a large public university located on an urban campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,885, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The university offers 100 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 84%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $19,092, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $34,124.

Pittsburgh, PA

$19,092

Avg in-state
tuition

$34,124

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

67%

Acceptance Rate Insight

67% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

93%

Retention Rate Insight

93% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

84%

Graduation Rate Insight

84% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPARecommended

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile28-33

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1250-1470

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

34k

Students enrolled

19%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
InternationalCheck Bold

Demographics

White

63%

Unknown

3%

Black

5%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Asian

11%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

17% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

17%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

26

Total Online Enrollment

6,285

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

94% On-campus

6% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold1% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold20% online

Master'sCheck Bold7% online

DoctorateCheck Bold2% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

55%

State Grant Aid

12%

Institution Grant Aid

56%

Pell Grant

17%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,619
State Grant Aid$3,903
Institution Grant Aid$13,583
Pell Grant Aid$4,579

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Wrestling
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History
15History.
16Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
17Legal Professions And Studies.
18Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
19Library Science.
20Mathematics And Statistics.
21Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
22Philosophy And Religious Studies.
23Physical Sciences.
24Psychology.
25Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
26Security And Protective Services.
27Social Sciences.
28Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.