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University of Pittsburgh
  • 4 Year
  • PITTSBURGH, PA
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University of Pittsburgh
#1 in Top Public Universities in Pennsylvania
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • PITTSBURGH, PA
  • 4,338 reviews
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    University of Pittsburgh Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    43%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,550 / year
    Poll
    54%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 922 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 384 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,700 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 589 responses
    • Restaurants on Forbes
      21%
    • Cathedral Cafe
      16%
    • Einstein's Bagels
      11%
    • WPU
      10%
    • Chick-Fil-A
      7%
    • Market
      7%
    • Five guys, the O
      7%
    49%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 268 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 213 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      50%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      46%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      3%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    85%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 235 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 151 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      41%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      40%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      18%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      1%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 192 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      23%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      64%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      9%
    • Not very visible.
      4%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 395 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      10%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      70%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      20%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 263 responses
    • The Oakland Zoo
      17%
    • Sweet Caroline
      17%
    • Hating Penn State
      13%
    • Instagramming a Picture of Cathy
      13%
    • The Panther
      13%
    • Hating West Virginia University
      7%
    • The University Seal
      4%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 274 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      4%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      49%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      39%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      4%
    • Parties? What parties?
      5%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 142 responses
    • Homecoming Fireworks and Laser Show
      27%
    • O-week
      20%
    • Syllabus week
      16%
    • 500 weekend for Greeks
      10%
    • Halloween
      9%
    • Light up night
      5%
    • Homecoming
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    10%
    Women in Sororities
    9%
    67%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 323 responses
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