University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public University · 35,724 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
58.1%
Applications
60,898
Enrolled
4,596
Yield Rate
13.0%
SAT Average
1360
ACT Midpoint
31
Test Policy
Considered
Application Fee
$55

Application Deadlines

  • Regular Decision: July 30

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA, Application Essay
Important
Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, Volunteer Work, Work Experience, Level of Interest
Considered
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, First Generation, Geographic Residence, State Residency

Waitlist

Offered Spot
6,245
Accepted Spot
3,198
Admitted from Waitlist
84
Waitlist Conversion Rate
1.3%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$21,926
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,430
Average Net Price
$25,223

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$17,007
Family Income $30k–$48k
$18,397
Family Income $48k–$75k
$26,179
Family Income $75k–$110k
$31,931
Family Income Over $110k
$34,824

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
14.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
72.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
85.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
92.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
20.4%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
9,248

Top Fields of Study

  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 629 graduates/year
  • Health Professions: 617 graduates/year
  • Engineering: 584 graduates/year
  • Business & Management: 489 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 469 graduates/year
  • Computer & Information Sciences: 427 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-0.25
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
20.7% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
59th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school's selectivity is near its historical average.