University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 20,370 |
| Acceptance rate | 59% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1280–1470 · 47% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1260–1450 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 29–33 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 84% |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $38,105 in-state · $57,609 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $55 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Engineering, Health professions & nursing, Biology, Business, Psychology.
Pitt campus map
On campus
Frick Fine Arts Library - University of Pittsburgh, Pitt Sports Dome, Salk Pavillion, Swanson School of Engineering, Petersen Sports Complex, Hillman Library, Cost Sports Center, Barco Law Library, University Art Gallery.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Pittsburgh Popcorn Company, Jimmy John's, Chick'n Bubbly, Oishii Bento, K-Station BBQ, Fossil Fuels Café
- Coffee: Rita's Italian Ice, TapiLab, Tsaocaa, Divvy's Coffee & Buns, Café Phipps, De Fer Coffee & Tea
- Nightlife: Mario's Oakland Saloon, Bootleggers, Finn McCools, Luna Bar & Grill
- Shops: The Exchange Buy- Sell-Trade, Rally House Forbes Ave, Caliban Book Shop, The Little Idea Bookstore
- Museums and culture: Milliones Middle School Library, Alcohol House, Martin Luther King Junior Branch Carnegie Free Library of Pittsburgh, Sorrells Library, Vann Elementary School Library, Madison Elementary School Library
- Groceries: Groceria Merante, Oakland Convenience, Frenchi's Deli & Market, 7-Eleven
- Parks: Schenley Plaza, Boundary Street Park, Oakland Square Historic District, Phipps Conservatory, Lawn & Ophelia Parklet, Ascension Green