University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA | pitt.edu
The University of Pittsburgh's campus is situated in a lively urban neighborhood with plenty of green space nearby. Our faculty members conduct groundbreaking research and involve undergraduate students as early as their second semester as freshmen. Students at Pitt have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through research and volunteer opportunities, as well as through our 350+ study abroad programs and 600+ student organizations. We provide a wide variety of academic programs, offering over 100 majors, minors, and certificate programs. Additionally, we have 6 direct-entry freshmen schools, including Nursing, Business, Engineering, Computer & Information, Public Health, and Arts & Sciences. Pittsburgh, with its thriving economy powered by intellectual capital, is a globally recognized success story. It is an affordable, easily navigable city and is home to major corporate and nonprofit organizations that actively recruit Pitt students.
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)
20,000 / 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
29 - 33 / 1280 - 1430
Mid-Range GPA
3.9 - 4.4
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
60,000 / 29,034 (48%)
Deposits
4,600
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
For 14 years in a row, Pitt has been named #1 best value among all public colleges and universities in the Northeastern United States by the Wall Street Journal
U.S. News & World Report ranked Pitt's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program #4 (tie) in the country
94% of recent Pitt grads work full-time or are enrolled in graduate school within six months