University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Admission
Application Fee
$55
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
49.70%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.67%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,390
SAT Scores
1,360
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 53,072 students have applied and 26,079 students have allowed to admit to University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (Acceptance rate: 49.14%). Pitt's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.83 % where 4,390 students have finally enrolled out of 26,079 admitted students.
Pitt acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Florida State University and Ohio State University-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 66.01%).
Pitt enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 24.66%).
How to Apply to University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Pitt. Pitt offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.pitt.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | pitt.mycollegeapplication.org/Login.aspx |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.pitt.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | pitt.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.veterans.pitt.edu/disclosures-0 |
| Athletic | https://www.registrar.pitt.edu/assets/pdf/studentathletegraduationrate.pdf |
| Disability Service | www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/drs |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Pitt and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is 1,360 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,266). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 1,360 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,266 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,080 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 2,072 students submitted SAT scores (47% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,360 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 640 | 690 | 750 |
| Total | 1,280 | 1,370 | 1,470 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 689 students submitted ACT scores (16% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 28 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 32 |
Pitt Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Work experience.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |