Tuition (in-state)$65,900
Student : faculty10:1
Acceptance11%
Enrollment16,800
Walk score77
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Education
| Programs | Computer science, engineering, drama, business, robotics |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 93% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $65,900 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $65,900 |
| Room and board | $19,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 10:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 93%
Location and walk score
77/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Schenley Park
- Carnegie Museums next door
- Strip District markets
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 8,500 |
|---|
- School of Computer Science MS and PhD
- Tepper MBA
- Engineering MS
- Heinz College public policy
- College of Fine Arts MFA
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$105,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months93%
Career servicesCareer and Professional Development Center; computer science graduates report the highest starting salaries nationally
Top employers of recent graduates
- Microsoft
- Amazon
- Apple
- Meta
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
90%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career and Professional Development Center
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
- Cross-college internship fairs
Alumni
| Living alumni | 120,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Andy Warhol
- John Nash
- Zachary Quinto
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | UAA |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aidMeets need for most admitted students · Deadline: Jan 2
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