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

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

In-State Tuition

$14,154

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,852

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

28,328

Pitt Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
17,427
Freshman Class
3,488
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
28,328

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
61%
Graduate
39%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

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

In-State
70%
Out-of-State
30%

Gender of Students

Women
52%
Men
48%

Ethnic Diversity

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

Students State Origin

Pennsylvania
70%
New York
5%
New Jersey
4%
Maryland
3%
Ohio
3%
Other
15%

International Students

International
7%
Domestic
93%