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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · City · 20,370 students
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$30,434
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
85%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$66,125
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
58%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of Pittsburgh is a premier public research university best known for its world-class health sciences, pre-medicine, nursing, and bioengineering programs, which are deeply integrated with the sprawling University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Situated in the bustling Oakland neighborhood, the urban campus is anchored by the iconic 42-story Cathedral of Learning and its renowned Nationality Rooms, giving students a distinctive blend of historic collegiate architecture and vibrant city living. Campus culture is spirited and community-oriented, marked by fervent support for Division I Panther athletics ("Hail to Pitt") and seamless access to internships, world-class museums, and Pittsburgh's burgeoning tech sector.

Location
Pittsburgh, PA, 15260 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
15 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$21,926$41,430
Housing & food (on campus)$13,620$13,620
Books & supplies$596$596
Cost of attendance$38,105$66,054
Average net price$30,434Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$41,430
In-state: $21,926
Housing & food (on campus)$13,620
Books & supplies$596
Cost of attendance$66,054
In-state: $38,105
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $30,434
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.tuition.pitt.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$43,328
Fees$2,152
Housing$10,374
Food$6,118
Books & supplies$596
Personal expenses$2,398
Transportation$1,088
Total of the above$66,054
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,709
$30–48k
$18,371
$48–75k
$23,192
$75–110k
$31,567
$110k+
$36,008
Merit aid · 2025-26
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$7,899
Share of first-years who get one9%
Source: University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
85%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
72%
Back for yr 2
92%
Transferred
11%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
84% graduated · 12% transferred · 3% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$54,240
10 yrs after entry$66,125
Debt
Median at graduation$24,250
Monthly payment$257
Middle 50% owe$9.8k–$28.2k
90th percentile$33,438
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs, $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
58%
Test policy
Test optional
Checked Sep 2026
SAT average
1370
R 640–720 · M 640–740
ACT midpoint
31
Comp 29–33 · E 27–35 · M 26–32
SAT middle 50%: 1280–1460
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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
14%
First-gen
21%
Family income
$81,308
Independent
8%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
61%
Hispanic
7%
Black
5%
Asian
15%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$54,240
After 10 yrs
$66,125
Research and Experimental Psychology448
Biology, General308
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing308
Computer Science195
Finance and Financial Management Services182
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies170
Neurobiology and Neurosciences169
Marketing167
Economics158
Mechanical Engineering146
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions144
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management113
Political Science and Government106
History92
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration89
Biological and Physical Sciences82
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$5.8B
Full-time faculty
81%
Faculty salary
$12,140/mo
Teaching spend
$21,712
per student
Federal loans
36%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$1.5B research spending · 409 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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