University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA | admissions.pitt.edu
Pitt’s campus is located in a vibrant urban neighborhood with acres of greenspace right next door. Our faculty produce mind-blowing research and invite undergraduate students to assist starting as early as second semester freshmen year. Pitt students gain real-world experience with our internship guarantee, volunteer opportunities, 350+ study abroad programs, and 600+ student organizations. We offer a diverse range of academic programs with 100+ majors, minors, and certificate programs. Our 6 direct entry freshmen schools include Nursing, Business, Engineering, Computer & Information, Public Health and Arts & Sciences. With a booming economy fueled by intellectual capital, Pittsburgh is a globally renowned success story. It’s also affordable, easy to navigate, and home to major corporate and nonprofit organizations that love to bring Pitt students on board.
Representatives
Salomeh Ghanaei
Enrollment Services Manager - Southern California
(412) 480-6547
sag352@pitt.edu
Lauren Yataco
she/her/hers
Enrollment Services Manager - Northern CA
(412) 737-6707
laurenyataco@pitt.edu
Based in Bay Area, CA
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
PIT (20 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
19,000 / 29,000
Average Class Size
35
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
42% / 39% / 5%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
ACC
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
28 - 33 / 1250 - 1440
Mid-Range GPA
3.75 - 4.35
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
53,000 / 26,000 (49%)
Deposits
4,500
Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Honors College: Dec 1
Transfer App Deadline
Varies by academic school admissions.pitt.edu/transfer/transfer-deadlines
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Dec 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
N/A
Link to Scholarship Info
financialaid.pitt.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships
Points of Pride
In 2021, the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings again named the Pittsburgh campus as the No. 1 public university in the Northeastern United States.
Pitt is ranked No. 23 on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 list of Top Public Schools in the nation.
94% of Pitt graduates are successfully placed in employment or grad school within 6 months of graduation.