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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus sits in Pittsburgh proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, where graduates median $121,958 four years out. 14% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 20,370 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 92% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1270 and 1450 — above the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus received 58,416 applications and admitted 29,034 (49.7%), with 4,549 enrolling.
You can apply to University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1270 and 1450; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 640 | 680 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 680 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus compares
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 58.1% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $21,926 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $66,125 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus: $66,125 median at year ten, versus $62,101 across Pennsylvania institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $21,926 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $41,430. For non-residents, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's $41,430 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a big school: 20,370 undergraduates at last count.
85.5% of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus students finish a bachelor's within six years — 30.6 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $21,926 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $121,958 |
| Computer Engineering | $110,417 |
| Computer Science | $108,680 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $102,572 |
| Industrial Engineering | $98,654 |
| Chemical Engineering | $97,324 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $95,917 |
| Applied Mathematics | $95,719 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $95,087 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,768 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $86,893 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $83,516 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,313 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,966 |
| Information Science/Studies | $81,117 |
| Civil Engineering | $77,608 |
| Economics | $76,549 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $75,950 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $75,897 |
| Marketing | $75,461 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $72,587 |
| Chemistry | $70,206 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $69,674 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,573 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,231 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $65,892 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $65,239 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $63,707 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $63,436 |
| Biology, General | $62,744 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $62,698 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $60,864 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $60,778 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $59,609 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $57,705 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $57,594 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $57,456 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $57,012 |
| Mathematics | $56,143 |
| Social Work | $56,092 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $56,041 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $55,736 |
| Psychology, General | $54,379 |
| Social Sciences, General | $54,069 |
| History | $53,682 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,837 |
| Philosophy | $52,436 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,228 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $51,775 |
| Sociology | $51,654 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $51,416 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $51,378 |
| Anthropology | $46,328 |
| Literature | $45,749 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,202 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,013 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $44,520 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $37,066 |
Median earnings for these 58 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $66,125 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 44 additional University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1270–1450 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 58.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's acceptance rate?
49.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 29,034 admitted from 58,416 applicants.
How much does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cost?
In-state tuition is $21,926; out-of-state students pay $41,430. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $66,125 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Walnut Hill College — 42.7% admitted
- Penn Commercial Business/Technical School — 55.8% admitted
- Moravian University — 54.2% admitted
- Moore College of Art and Design — 56.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.