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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend PITT.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at PITT. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend PITT and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend PITT in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at PITT.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at PITT – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at PITT and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at PITT finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at PITT.

New Student Applications (Fall 2010)

Of the 22,616 new freshman applicants, 58% were admitted and 29% of the admitted students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus in Fall 2010.
Of the 2,595 transfer applicants, 48% were admitted and 69% of the admitted students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus in Fall 2010.

New Freshman Admissions Info

Transfer Admissions Info

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New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores

Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended

Shows middle 50% of testing range
Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen ACT SAT
Composite 25 - 30  
Math 25 - 31 600 - 690
English 25 - 32  
Critical Reading   570 - 680
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
High School Preparation
High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen
 
Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class 85%
Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class 99%
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School Rank 64%
Average High School GPA (4-point scale) 3.91
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School GPA 100%
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