School Profile: University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA

19,154 undergraduates of 24,935 total students

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Public

4 Year

City

Large

How to Understand School Data

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $19,678
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $33,706
  • Books and Supplies: $716
  • Campus Housing: $11,250
  • Other Expenses: $3,502

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$27,058

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $15,084
$30,001-$48,000 $17,691
$48,001-$75,000 $24,139
$75,001-$110,000 $29,274
$110,001+ $32,165

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
81% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
93% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$61,200

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Psychology, General
$29,833
Finance and Financial Management Services
$52,977
Biology, General
$25,926
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
$34,793
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$60,207

Marketing
$47,046
Mechanical Engineering
$66,728
Economics
$43,479
Computer Science
$67,202
Chemical Engineering
$68,422
Accounting and Related Services
$55,136
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
$21,964
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
$31,314
Political Science and Government
$25,484
Business Administration, Management and...
$54,531
History
$26,933
Biological and Physical Sciences
$26,519
Computer Engineering
$65,131
Anthropology
$24,499
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
$31,081
Civil Engineering
$62,856
Chemistry
$37,424
Applied Mathematics
$55,286
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
$27,488
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
$63,600
Communication and Media Studies
$36,094
Information Science/Studies
$58,479
Electrical, Electronics and Communications...
$68,918
Industrial Engineering
$69,835
Sociology
$26,224
Fine and Studio Arts
$32,925
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
$31,314
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
$27,439
Teacher Education and Professional...
$26,739
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$32,925
Literature
$33,687
Social Work
$30,409
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
$25,194
Urban Studies/Affairs
$29,685
Mathematics
$37,568
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular...
$33,281
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language...
$27,874
Business/Commerce, General
$37,424
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
$42,682
Human Resources Management and Services
$38,289
Dental Support Services and Allied...
$48,849
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$53,179
Social Sciences, General
$28,598
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and...
$15,922
Social Sciences, Other
$33,993
Management Information Systems and Services
$47,650
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$31,305

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 623 700

SAT Math

800 620 720

ACT

36 28 32

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

64%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

50%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$21,500 - $32,600

$215 - $326 per month for 10 years

Parent PLUS Loans

Up to 15% of parents borrow federal loans.

$39,088

$439 per month for 10 years

Default Rate

The percentage of students who default on federal loans within three years.

Most federal student loans are in default if no payments have been made in 270 days. Default is a serious situation with substantial negative consequences for the borrower. A high default rate may indicate that students aren't earning enough to repay their loans or that schools are not educating students on loan repayment options (there are options to avoid default regardless of income). The national average default rate is approximately 7%.

3%

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

16%

of students

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

95% / 5%

Full-time / Part-time
19,154 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

67% White
12% Asian
6% Hispanic
5% Black
5% Two or more races
4% Non-resident alien
1% Unknown
College Explorer

Data is sourced from United States Department of Education's College Scorecard.