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 20,220, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The university offers 102 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 83%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $20,154, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $38,520.

Pittsburgh, PA

$20,154

Avg in-state
tuition

$38,520

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

50%

Acceptance Rate

92%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

83%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRecommended

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

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 Percentile29-33

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1270-1450

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

30k

Students enrolled

20%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

36%

Unknown

1%

Black

3%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

9%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

12% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

12%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

31

Total Online Enrollment

6,830

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

93% On-campus

7% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold2% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold14% online

Master'sCheck Bold8% online

DoctorateCheck Bold5% 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.

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

61%

State Grant Aid

11%

Institution Grant Aid

52%

Pell Grant

12%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$1,855
State Grant Aid$4,557
Institution Grant Aid$13,582
Pell Grant Aid$5,041

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

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

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this 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.