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  • 4 Year
  • PITTSBURGH, PA

University of Pittsburgh

  • grade A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • PITTSBURGH, PA
  • Rating 3.75 out of 5  4,338 reviews

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A
    2. Value
      grade B+
    3. Diversity
      grade A
    4. Campus
      grade B+
    5. Athletics
      grade A
    6. Party Scene
      grade A
    7. Professors
      grade A+
    8. Location
      grade A+
    9. Dorms
      grade B minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade C+
    11. Student Life
      grade A+
    12. Safety
      grade B

    About

    4200 FIFTH AVENUE
    PITTSBURGH, PA 15260
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic Coast Conference

    From University of Pittsburgh

    Dear Future, I am Ready

    You have personal passions and a distinct point of view. We say, bring it on. Let yourself venture into new experiences in an environment that encourages individuality and promotes diversity and debate—living in an iconic American city buzzing with opportunity and adventure; joining a tight-knit community that feels like home and becomes like family.

    At the University of Pittsburgh, you’ll find yourself with other students who lean into what’s next, ready to create a future for themselves and impact the world around them. You’ll have access to 100+ majors, minors, and certificates; guaranteed internships at world-class corporations and organizations; undergraduate research projects alongside faculty who are changing the world; and a community of fellow students who are just as curious and ambitious as you are

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    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    64%
    SAT Range
    1250-1420
    ACT Range
    28-32
    Application Fee
    $55
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $22,346 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $13,657 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    78%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    4:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    74%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 231 responses
    55%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 274 responses
    43%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 274 responses

    Majors

    Swanson School of Engineering

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    What are you waiting for? There has never been a better time to become an engineer and no better place to start your journey than at the University of Pittsburgh! You'll find programs and degrees in, Bioengineering, Chemical, Petroleum, Civil, Mining, Electrical, Environmental, Computer, Engineering Science, Industrial, Mechanical, Materials Science, and Nuclear.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      25%
    • On Campus
      75%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    18,298 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    4,859
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    16%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 171 responses
    • Well-rounded
      45%
    • Busy
      20%
    • Independent
      12%
    • Fun
      8%
    • Studious
      5%
    • Outgoing
      2%
    • Supportive
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    No data available  
    Poll
    67%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 323 responses
    Poll
    70%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 395 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 196 responses
    • Provides a variety of opportunities
      18%
    • Cathedral
      17%
    • Diverse
      16%
    • Passionate
      13%
    • Ambitious
      12%
    • Competitive
      10%
    • Amazing
      5%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $53,900 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    84%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
    79%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 154 responses

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