University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (Pitt)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	8,760
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	67%
Students retention rate	93%
On-time graduation rate	84%

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pitt is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Pitt emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Pitt boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

66.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,362

Cost of attendance at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,394

Cost of attendance at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 74 of freshman students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus received on average $12,822 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,822

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	721	17%	$4,800	$3,461,083
Other Federal Grant	2,329	55%	$2,619	$6,100,191
State Grant/Scholarships	502	12%	$3,903	$1,959,542
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,351	56%	$13,583	$31,933,013
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,119	74%	$12,822	$39,992,746

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus students is 84.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 87.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.6%.

84.3%

asian 85.8% 351 students
African American 74.9% 134 students
white 85.2% 2,469 students
unknown 86.0% 43 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 78.1% 114 students
International Students 83.1% 133 students
Mixed Race 81.8% 130 students

Sport Conferences

Football Atlantic Coast Conference
Baseball Atlantic Coast Conference
Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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