Colleges in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is a city in Pennsylvania. According to Census data, the population is 1,703,266 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, twenty-seven colleges are active for serving college programs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition, there are 34 colleges located within 15 miles from Pittsburgh.
By school type, there are two public and twenty-five private schools. By school level, there are ten 4-years (or high) schools, twelve 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and five less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Twenty-four schools offer undergraduate programs and ten schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is $23,060 for Pennsylvania residents and $24,528 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 70.94% and the average SAT score is 1,270. A total of 81,792 students enrolled in schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, of which 7,240 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The following table lists 27 colleges located in Pittsburgh and 8 schools near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ordered by distance from Pittsburgh. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Pittsburgh | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Mercy School of Nursing Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 0.61 miles | $16,190 | 168 | 80% | 7 to 1 | - | 74.5% | - |
| Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 0.67 miles | $34,502 | 2,104 | 55% | 10 to 1 | $22,110 | 87.1% | - |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 0.93 miles | $47,146 | 8,107 | 76% | 12 to 1 | $26,568 | 78.9% | 1,250 |
| PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy Pittsburgh, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 1.22 miles | $17,475 | 11 | 67% | 6 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Public, 4 years four-years | 1.25 miles | $39,890 | 33,767 | 84% | 13 to 1 | $45,034 | 49.7% | 1,360 |
| Vet Tech Institute Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.30 miles | $16,920 | 215 | 63% | 15 to 1 | - | 72.8% | - |
| Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 1.36 miles | $38,160 | 3,288 | 60% | 11 to 1 | $16,164 | 97.9% | 1,140 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 1.82 miles | $63,274 | 16,002 | 93% | 5 to 1 | $49,450 | 11.4% | 1,540 |
| UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.20 miles | $16,190 | 422 | 43% | 6 to 1 | - | 65.2% | - |
| Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.26 miles | $12,272 | 106 | 68% | 11 to 1 | - | 96.4% | - |
| Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA Public, 2-4 years valid | 2.36 miles | $12,583 | 10,467 | 23% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.47 miles | $18,541 | 105 | 59% | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 2.71 miles | $43,810 | 2,387 | 66% | 10 to 1 | $20,854 | 70.1% | 1,190 |
| Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.76 miles | $26,075 | 372 | 92% | 13 to 1 | - | 49.0% | - |
| Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology Pittsburgh, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.86 miles | $9,760 | 70 | 67% | 11 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Barber School of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.16 miles | $18,275 | 104 | 79% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 3.46 miles | - | 223 | - | - | $12,990 | - | - |
| Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 3.74 miles | - | 35 | - | - | $13,600 | - | - |
| South Hills Beauty Academy Pittsburgh, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.89 miles | $5,775 | 89 | 91% | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-North Hills Pittsburgh, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.75 miles | $17,000 | 53 | 52% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| All-State Career School-Pittsburgh West Mifflin, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.98 miles | $12,092 | 369 | 64% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 6.27 miles | $34,320 | 52 | 77% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Heritage Valley Health System School of Nursing McKees Rocks, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.46 miles | $22,100 | 39 | 45% | 10 to 1 | - | 41.3% | - |
| Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics West Mifflin, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 6.67 miles | $17,725 | 541 | 59% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin West Mifflin, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.75 miles | $17,000 | 62 | 53% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Rosedale Technical College Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 6.78 miles | $16,700 | 417 | 80% | 15 to 1 | - | 77.0% | - |
| UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 6.96 miles | $16,190 | 112 | 50% | 11 to 1 | - | 85.7% | - |
| Institute of Medical Careers Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 8.21 miles | $22,500 | 844 | 86% | 22 to 1 | - | - | - |
| La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 9.15 miles | $33,120 | 2,068 | 58% | 12 to 1 | $18,661 | 77.6% | 1,140 |
| Empire Beauty School-Monroeville Monroeville, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 10.06 miles | $17,000 | 74 | 79% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny McKeesport, PA Public, 4 years four-years | 10.18 miles | $23,872 | 363 | 27% | 8 to 1 | $30,592 | 94.7% | 1,125 |
| Bella Capelli Academy Monroeville, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 10.26 miles | $17,625 | 191 | 85% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pittsburgh Technical College Oakdale, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 11.27 miles | $18,980 | 1,066 | 53% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Citizens School of Nursing Tarentum, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 13.13 miles | $36,496 | 78 | 83% | 6 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 13.53 miles | $34,740 | 3,431 | 66% | 13 to 1 | $20,247 | 90.6% | - |
| Average | - | $24,528 | 81,792 | 68% | 11 to 1 | $23,890 | 70.9% | 1,270 |