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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Pittsburgh, PA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Pittsburgh, PA, this public university enrolls about 33,800 students and accepts 58% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score 1280–1460 on the SAT. Engineering, Business, and Health Professions are the most popular fields. Graduates earn a median of $66,125 ten years after entry, with an 86% six-year graduation rate.

Acceptance rate
58.1%
Enrollment
33,767
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
86%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1280 – 1460
ACT (composite)
29 – 33
GPA
3.88 – 4

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$14,709
family income
$30–48k
$18,371
family income
$48–75k
$23,192
family income
$75–110k
$31,567
family income
$110k+
$36,008
family income
14% receive Pell grants
36% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Engineering
11.9%
Business & Marketing
11.3%
Health Professions
10.9%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
10.5%
Biology
10.2%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$66,125
Earnings (6 yr)
$54,240
Completion
86%
Retention
92%
Median debt
$24,250

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has an acceptance rate of 58.1%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?

Admitted students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus typically have a GPA between 3.88 and 4 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1280 and 1460 on the SAT. The ACT range is 29–33.

How much does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $14,709 per year, rising to $36,008 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.