University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

(Pittsburgh, PA)

University of Pittsburgh, founded in 1787, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered in the Colleges of Business Administration and General Studies, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Dental Medicine, Education, Engineering, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work, the Graduate Schools of Public Health and Public and International Affairs, and the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. Its 132-acre campus is located in Pittsburgh.

Admissions

55.4%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.5

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1720–2020 SAT Total
570–680 SAT Reading
590–680 SAT Math
560–660 SAT Writing

25–30 ACT Composite
24–31 ACT English
25–30 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$27,000
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $15,272
Out-of-State Tuition: $24,680
Room and Board: $10,290
Books & Supplies: $1,050

Will I Like It

18,371
number of undergraduates

Public
Setting: City
50% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, International Business

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Bioethics, Dentistry, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Debate & Speech

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, International Relations, Library Science, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Debate, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Debate Team, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Forensics Team, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

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