#235 University of Pittsburgh

#235 University of Pittsburgh

CITY & STATE
Pittsburgh, PA
PUBLIC/PRIVATE
Public
UNDERGRADUATE POPULATION*
23,885
STUDENT POPULATION*
33,230
AVERAGE GRANT AID*
$12,822
TOTAL ANNUAL COST*
$51,432
ALUMNI SALARY
$117,800
ACCEPTANCE RATE*
67%
SAT COMPOSITE RANGE*
1250-1470
ACT COMPOSITE RANGE*
28-33
  • * Per the 2021-2022 final release data in IPEDS
  • The median salary for workers with 10 or more years of experience per Payscale.
A public research university known for achievements in scientific innovation, the University of Pittsburgh is situated in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pa. Founded in 1787, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the country. The university operates regional campuses around the state in Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown and Titusville.There is a strong emphasis on STEM, as many students pursue degrees in mechanical engineering, nursing, biology, marketing and psychology from the more than 100 majors offered.
Pitt is no stranger to groundbreaking research; in its 236-year history, Pitt researchers developed the first polio vaccine in 1955, and the university’s medical center has performed more than 20,000 organ transplants. Today, Pitt has more than $1 billion in research funding each year, and undergraduates are able to join the tradition and conduct faculty-mentored research. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities, a collective of around 70 of the nation’s leading research institutions. Outside of the classroom, Pitt supports more than 600 clubs and organizations, including dozens of Greek life organizations. The Panthers play at the Division I level, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Of all the Pitt traditions, Lantern Night is the oldest and possibly most cherished. In this special ceremony, new students are welcomed as alumni bestow the lantern, or “light of learning,” to the next generation of learners.
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On forbes lists
#113
In Public Colleges
#146
In Research Universities
#86
In The Northeast
#234
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Carnegie Classification
Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Retention Rate
93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
84%
Per the 2021-2022 final release data in IPEDS
BY THE NUMBERS
Attendance
FULL-TIME
81%
PART-TIME
19%
*Per the 2021-2022 final release data in IPEDS
Enrollment By Race/ Ethnicity
WHITE
62.8%
ASIAN
11%
NON-RESIDENT ALIEN
8.4%
HISPANIC/LATINO
5.7%
BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN
5.3%
TWO OR MORE RACES
4%
RACE/ETHNICITY UNKNOWN
2.7%
AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKAN NATIVE
0.1%
*Per the 2021-2022 final release data in IPEDS
Enrollment By Gender
MALE
43%
FEMALE
57%
*Per the 2021-2022 final release data in IPEDS
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