Pitt
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public
Pitt admitted 59% of 64,724 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1280–1450 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 84% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Pitt
Enter a score to see whether Pitt is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (59%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Pitt doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
6,245 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 3,198 took it, and 84 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Pitt rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
Important
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Activities
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 4.06 GPA. 40% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $38,446 in-state and $56,812 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $24,338 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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