Pitt Description

University of Pittsburgh (affectionately known as Pitt) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offers hundreds of opportunities in terms of academics, research and student life.

At Pitt, there are dozens of undergraduate programs offered in such diverse disciplines as Bioethics, Children’s Literature, Education, Film Studies, Geology, Business and Engineering.

Graduate degrees are also awarded in more than 200 professional and academic subjects. At the graduate level one may study law, medicine, public health or social work or receive training to become a physical or occupational therapist.

Both undergraduate and graduates benefit from the research at Pitt which has received accolades over the years. Some of the research areas that have received particular recognition include aging, computer modeling, philosophy and nanoscience.

At Pitt, student life is also abundant with choices. Over 300 student organizations may be found on campus and include areas of interest that span the spectrum.

Admission requirements to Pitt depend on one’s field and level of study. Tuition differs from one department to another and is significantly lower for in-state students. Financial aid is available in a number of forms to those who qualify.

Quick Facts about University of Pittsburgh, Main

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Panthers

Nickname

Pitt

Website

www.pitt.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$15,272

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,680

Retention Rate

92%

Enrollment

27,879

Year Established

1787

Pitt Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4.5 See all ratings

60% of students gave University of Pittsburgh, Main 5 stars overall.

5 star
  3 reviews
4 star
  1 review
3 star
  1 review
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Alumnus - Grad Year 1993

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

I loved the school's diversity - in all areas including socio economically. It felt like a little school inside a big school - meaning I met new people until the day I graduated but always ran into them time and again. Also, I attended the school of Social Work which truly IS a little school inside a big school. To top it off it's an education bargain.

Alumnus - Grad Year 1978

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

Great regional school that offers a lot academically and socially. Great regional school that offers a lot academically and socially. Great regional school that offers a lot academically and socially. Great regional school that offers a lot academically and socially. Great regional school that offers a lot academically and socially.

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Pitt Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
17,427
Freshman Class
3,750
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
27,879

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
63%
Graduate
37%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
68%
Out-of-State
32%

Gender of Students

Women
51%
Men
49%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
5%
Caucasian
77%
Latino
1%
Other
11%

Students State Origin

Pennsylvania
68%
New York
5%
New Jersey
4%
Maryland
3%
Ohio
2%
Other
18%

International Students

International
7%
Domestic
93%

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