University Of Pittsburgh
University Of Pittsburgh
4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
The University of Pittsburgh is a public university in PA, founded in 1787 and offers Bachelor’s degrees for undergraduates and Master’s and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 19,197, and the graduate enrollment is 9,037. The University of Pittsburgh is a highly selective school, receiving 32,549 applications and accepting 63.9% of applicants. Additionally, the University of Pittsburgh’s athletics teams compete at the club, intramural, and varsity levels.
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- Extracurriculars
- Standardized Tests
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Applicants applying to the University of Pittsburgh will apply through the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or the University of Pittsburgh Application. Applicants will be required to write one personal statement based on a set of prompts within the application to be considered for scholarships or if applying test-optional.
Deadlines For Submitting Applications
Regular Application Deadline
Rolling
ATTENDANCE FACTORS
- Rigor of Secondary School Record - Very Important
- Academic GPA - Very Important
- Standardized Test Scores - Very Important
- Application Essay - Important
- Extracurricular Activities - Considered
Average Acceptance Rate
63.90%
Empowerly Acceptance Rate
100.00%
STUDENT LIFE
The University of Pittsburgh offers students a campus in a close urban setting that spans 132 acres in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The campus is home to many architectural styles, including Neo-gothic, Italian renaissance, Greek revival, and modern-style buildings. The school’s campus is located within the Pittsburgh Historic Oakland neighborhood, and most of its historic buildings fall within the Oakland Civic Center and the Schenley Farms National Historic District. The school’s architecture represents an idea of the past talking to the present.
It is often referred to as a theme park of replica buildings, and much of the architecture has won multiple Green Star Awards from the Professional Grounds Management Society. The institution’s main campus is divided into four sections, each walking distance of recreational centers. Additionally, the campus is home to many historic buildings, and, as such, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania made use of markers to preserve these buildings. The school is classified as an R1 Doctoral University for its high research activities and ranks 58th and 43rd amongst Best universities nationally and globally.
The University of Pittsburgh is also home to 17 undergraduate and graduate schools and colleges offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. It is also considered a highly selective school but prioritizes providing students with the best education available.
Housing
- 42% of students live on campus
- Guaranteed housing for freshmen
The University of Pittsburgh provides students with various housing options for undergraduate and graduate students. They range from traditional residence halls to apartment-style accommodations. However, most of the housing options for students are located in the lower section of the school’s campus.
The school also provides special residences for members of Greek organizations. It mandates that the majority of its first-year students live on-campus in traditional residence halls while returning students and graduate students are given the liberty to choose from the variety of housing options on-campus and off-campus.
Life as a Student
The University of Pittsburgh guarantees its students a safe, secure, and urban-style campus via its various organizations and facilities. The school also has multiple traditions to welcome its students, especially first-year students. The school is the home of the Panthers, the school’s athletic team. The Panthers compete in the NCAA Division 1 and various varsity sports.
TOP MAJORS
Biology
Finance
Psychology
Marketing
Computer Science
Nursing
SERVICES
Health and Safety
- 24-hour trained security on campus
- Late night ride/safe escort service available
Student Services
- Health Center
- Psychological Counseling
Athletics
Varsity
Varsity
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Track and Field
Wrestling
Cross-Country Running
Basketball
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Cross-Country Running
Club
Club
Triathlon
Archery
Baseball
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing (downhill)
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Cross-Country Running
Triathlon
Archery
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing (downhill)
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Cross-Country Running
Intramural
Intramural
Badminton
Basketball
Squash
Table Tennis
Weight Lifting
Badminton
Basketball
Squash
Table Tennis
Weight Lifting
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
The University of Pittsburgh provides students with scholarships to help them and their families cover the costs of university tuition and fees, including the Pitt Success Pell Match, a program in which Pitt matches any Federal Pell Grant that is awarded to any of Pitt’s undergraduate students on all campuses.
*All costs below are estimates and may differ based on your circumstances.
- Tuition (Resident) - $19,092-$24,038, (Out-of-State) - $34,124-$43,374
- Student Activity Fee - $200
- Wellness Fee - $460
- Computing and Networks Services Fee - $350
- Transportation Fee- $260
- Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (Resident) - $20,362-$25,308, (Out-of-State) - $35,394-$44,644
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP / AFFILIATES
HISTORY
The University of Pittsburgh is one of the few universities in the United States founded in the 18th century and remains one of the oldest continuously-chartered learning institutions in the nation. The institution was established on February 28th, 1987, by Hugh Henry Brackenridge after obtaining a charter from the state legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The school was first named Pittsburgh Academy and received its first class of students in 1790 at a newly completed two-story brick building on the south side of Third Street and Cherry Alley, Pittsburgh.
Shortly after establishing the institution, Pittsburgh started to experience immense growth and needed more advanced education. This prompted the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to amend the 1787 charter of Pittsburgh Academy to confer university status on the school. The amendment aimed to create a sister institution to the University of Pennsylvania in the west, which resulted in the school being renamed Western University of Pennsylvania (WUP). This change led to an expansion in the school, as new buildings were constructed for students.
Unfortunately, though, the school experienced its share of challenges, in the beginning, ranging from financial challenges to unavoidable disasters resulting in its closure. The first challenge that the school experienced occurred when the city and state abandoned it because the school refused to abandon traditional liberal education for vocational training. The other significant challenge followed in 1845: the Great Fire destroyed many Pittsburgh properties, including the school. The Western University of Pennsylvania was forced to close for some time until new buildings were finished, and it finally reopened in 1855.
On reopening, the school outgrew the available facilities at its downtown site, prompting it to relocate to a new site on the North side’s Observatory Hill, where several other schools were added, and the expansion move began. The school performed so well that the state legislature decided that the school should be independent of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1908, the school’s charter was ended, and it was renamed the University of Pittsburgh. In 1966, the school became a public state university because it recovered funds from the state government and other agencies and has since experienced continued growth and expansion. The school now boasts several traditional buildings, facilities, and academic affiliations.