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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260

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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

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50%Acceptance
1371SAT Avg
20,189Students
13:1Student:Faculty
84%Grad Rate
$66,125Earnings 10yr
$30,074Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate49.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1371

Reading & WritingMid: 675
640720
MathMid: 685
630730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2933

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

49.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1371

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,074

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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

Programs (420)

Student Life

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
8 Years$61,823
10 Years$66,125

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,900
Men
$67,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#69
Forbes
#143
Wall Street Journal
#141
Washington Monthly
#116

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
2 mi(3 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
255 mi(442 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
313 mi(543 min)

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