Tuition (in-state)$22,200
Student : faculty14:1
Acceptance50%
Enrollment34,000
Walk score82
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Education
| Programs | Nursing, engineering, pharmacy, business, neuroscience |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 85% 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 | $22,200 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,900 |
| Room and board | $14,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 14:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 85%
Location and walk score
82/ 100
| Setting | Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Strong transit; most students go car-free |
Things to do nearby
- Cathedral of Learning nationality rooms
- Oakland eateries
- Phipps Conservatory
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 10,000 |
|---|
- Katz MBA
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Engineering MS
- Public Health
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$60,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months88%
Career servicesCareer Center; UPMC is the region's largest employer
Top employers of recent graduates
- UPMC
- PNC
- Deloitte
- BNY Mellon
- Highmark
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
75%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Center internship program
- Engineering co-op
- Pitt in DC
Alumni
| Living alumni | 350,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Michael Chabon
- Dan Marino
- Gene Kelly
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | ACC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Pitt Success Pell MatchMatches Pell Grant dollar for dollar · Deadline: Automatic
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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