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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution in Pittsburgh with particular strength in health sciences and engineering. With an average SAT of 1371, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 20.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

84% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,125 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,074.

Established

1787

Motto

Veritas et Virtus

Mascot

Roc the Panther

Type

State-related research university

Conference

Big East

Division

Division 1

Plan Your Visit

50%Acceptance

1371SAT Avg

20,189Students

13:1Student:Faculty

84%Grad Rate

$66,125Earnings 10yr

$30,074Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate49.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1371

Reading & WritingMid: 675

640720

MathMid: 685

630730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31

2933

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$21,524

Tuition (out-of-state)$39,890

Room & Board$13,420

Books & Supplies$584

Total Cost of Attendance$36,707

Average Net Price$30,074

Median Debt at Graduation$24,250

Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,007

$30–48K$18,397

$48–75K$26,179

$75–110K$31,931

$110K+$34,824

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

152

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (420)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

92%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

20,189

Gender Split

58% / 42%

Women / Men

First Generation

21%

Pell Grant Recipients

14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%

Black 5%

Hispanic 7%

Asian 15%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate84.3%

Freshman Retention92.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,240

10 Years$66,125

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#69

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vs 2024

Forbes

#143

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vs 2024

Wall Street Journal

#141

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#116

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

•The school began as a preparatory school, presumably in a log cabin, possibly as early as 1770 in Western Pennsylvania, then a frontier.
•A brick building was erected in 1790 on the south side of Third Street and Cherry Alley for the Pittsburgh Academy.
•By 1854, WUP had erected a new building on the corner of Ross and Diamond (now Forbes Avenue) streets (site of the present day City-County building) and classes resumed in 1855.

Source: Wikipedia