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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA·Public·20,189 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want a large campus community and in-state Pennsylvania residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $61,200 within 10 years; strong 84% graduation rate.

50%
Accept
20,189
Students
$30,074
Net Price
84%
Grad Rate
$61,200
Earnings
10 yr
$20,500
Debt

About This School

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with approximately 20,189 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,074 per year. The graduation rate is 84%, and the typical graduate earns $61,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

This is a strong option for students who want a large public university experience in a genuinely great college city, with a 92% freshman retention rate and 84% graduation rate signaling that students who enroll tend to stick around and finish. The financial picture is reasonable — median debt of $20,500 is well below average, and median earnings of $61,200 a decade out suggest a solid return on investment, though the $30,074 annual net price means costs still add up over four years. Worth considering if you're drawn to a research-focused environment with urban energy, but families should compare aid packages carefully since that sticker price isn't trivial.

Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Health Professions14%
Engineering11%
Business & Marketing11%
Biological Sciences11%
Psychology8%
Computer Science8%
Social Sciences6%
English5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1371
Reading 75th %ile720
Math 75th %ile730

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$21,524
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,890
Avg Net Price
$30,074
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants14%
Median debt at graduation$20,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
84%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
92%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$61,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$20,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$20,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$44,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$61,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.0x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White61%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian15%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (20,189 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

4200 Fifth Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15260

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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