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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania

59%

Acceptance Rate

$11,740

Avg.Financial Aid

008815

FAFSA Code

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University of Pittsburgh

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
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MSCHE
Website
www.pitt.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
28,673
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide 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.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

4126244141

Fax:

Address

4200 Fifth Avenue

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 Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
59%
SAT Range
1270 - 1430
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
28 - 33
High School GPA
Recommended
Application Fee
$55
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.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$24,040
Average Annual Cost
$18,130

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$752
Other Fees
$950
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$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.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

14:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

93%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

43%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$27,394

Faculty Overview

54%

Male Professors

46%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

19,330

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

16%

Full-time / Part-time

95% / 5%

Students Gender

Male

48%

US National: 44%

Female

52%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

71%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

10%

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

35%

Out Of State

60%

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

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

Sports Club

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 Security

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.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$39,500/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$53,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$18,500 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$192 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

52%

Average Aid Per Year

$11,740

Students Receiving Federal Grants

15%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,852

Students Receiving State Aid

14%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,547

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

41%

Average Aid Per Year

$11,934

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the 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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