University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh is a public, state school in an urban setting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pitt was founded in 1787 and now enrolls around 28,234 students a year, including 19,197 undergrads. Pitt offers on-campus housing for up to 7,145 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Pitt! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Pitt's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Pitt students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Pitt has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Pitt has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Pitt on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Pitt on the Student Life page.

Is Pitt a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Pitt offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for University of Pittsburgh

It is very difficult to get into Pitt. Around 64% of applicants get into Pitt each year. Last year, 32,549 students applied to Pitt and 20,791 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Pitt

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Pitt, around 93% come back the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Pitt Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 67% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Pitt's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $4.2 billion. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Pitt

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Pitt meets 57% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Pitt full-time are awarded $16,091 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $38,465 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Pitt. Based on this information, how does Pitt sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Pitt a good school for you?

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Where is Pitt?

Pitt is located in the urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

If you want to see Pitt for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Pennsylvania Turnpike to Pittsburgh, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Pittsburgh International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Pitt and Pittsburgh are like without leaving home.

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