About University of Pittsburgh
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
28,673
Website
www.pitt.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a state-related research university which is located in Pittsburgh, PA. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus occupies a total area of about 132 acres. The foundation of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was laid down in the year 1787. The motto of the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is Veritas et Virtus (Latin) and its official colors are pitt royal and pitt gold. Out of total 28,391[b] students enrolled at UPPC, 23,385 belong to undergraduate courses while 9,301 are postgraduate students. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 5,240[a] faculty. At University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 54% of the students are females and 46% are males. Finally, at UPPC around 70% are white, 10% are Asian, and 5% are Black or African American. The college has produced several notable alumni including Jenna Morasca (Wrestler, Model), Mark Cuban (Businessperson, Television producer), Gene Kelly (Television producer, Film Producer), and Andrew W. Mellon (Politician, Banker) in its 233 years of existence. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 732 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education), ABA (American Bar Association), ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), and ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics). University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has around $4 billion (2019) in endowment.
Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus at the 144th position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
59%
SAT Range
1270 - 1430
ACT Range
28 - 33
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
None
Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has 3 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $55, as part of the admission process at UPPC. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1260-1440 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 28 might also given admission but the average ACT score at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is 30. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260. They can also call them at (412) 624-4141.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$24,040
Average Annual Cost
$18,130
Books And Supplies
$752
Other Fees
$950
Room And Board
$11,050
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,621
Total One Year Cost
$33,503
Before applying to UPPC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $41,705. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
93%
Part-Time Retention Rate
43%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$27,394
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Psychology, General
377 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
310 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
229 Graduates
Biology, General
227 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
212 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
203 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
197 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
191 Graduates
Marketing
181 Graduates
Economics
175 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
168 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
167 Graduates
Area Studies
165 Graduates
Computer Science
155 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
153 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
139 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
136 Graduates
Political Science and Government
136 Graduates
Literature
115 Graduates
History
114 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
107 Graduates
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences,...
92 Graduates
Biological and Physical Sciences
91 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
89 Graduates
Industrial Engineering
81 Graduates
Sociology
80 Graduates
Anthropology
79 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
79 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
77 Graduates
Civil Engineering
74 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
69 Graduates
Computer Engineering
68 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
67 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Clin...
67 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
66 Graduates
Chemistry
64 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
62 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
55 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
52 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
50 Graduates
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...
49 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
47 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
46 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
46 Graduates
Mathematics
45 Graduates
Philosophy
42 Graduates
Social Work
42 Graduates
Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...
39 Graduates
Nuclear Engineering
38 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
37 Graduates
International Business
37 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
36 Graduates
Urban Studies/Affairs
33 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
27 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
27 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
26 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
25 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
22 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
22 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
20 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
20 Graduates
Physics
19 Graduates
Public Administration
19 Graduates
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
17 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
16 Graduates
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Lan...
16 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
15 Graduates
Non-Professional General Legal Stud...
15 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
15 Graduates
Engineering, Other
14 Graduates
Materials Engineering
12 Graduates
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
12 Graduates
Statistics
12 Graduates
Social Sciences, Other
11 Graduates
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and...
10 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
10 Graduates
Physical Sciences
9 Graduates
Engineering, General
7 Graduates
Homeland Security
7 Graduates
Mining and Mineral Engineering
7 Graduates
Music
7 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
6 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences a...
6 Graduates
Engineering Science
6 Graduates
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...
5 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
3 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
2 Graduates
Systems Engineering
2 Graduates
Sustainability Studies
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
19,330
Socio-Economic Diversity
16%
Part-time
5%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$58,452 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
43%
Averege Housing Cost
$6,400/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,650/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,650/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference
Total Male Athletes
273
Total Female Athletes
207
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Club
92
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by UPPC. At UPPC, $11,250 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at UPPC costs around $4,650 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At UPPC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 46% and 54%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$53,900/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$192 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$11,740
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,852
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,547
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$11,934
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$12,159
$30K - $48K
$10,733
$48K - $75K
$6,688
$75K - $110K
$3,017
> $110K
$1,399
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$3,691,213
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$29,977,784
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at UPPC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is around $12,717 and the federal grant is $4,803. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $3,453, while the institutional aid is $12,717. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus amount to $3,691,213 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $29,977,784.
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