Pitt acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Public · Pittsburgh, PA · 25,171 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
Pitt admitted 49.7% of applicants for fall 2023, down from 56.1% in 2013. Pennsylvania residents pay $22,736 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $43,432.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 56.1% | 24,871 | 13,959 |
| 2014 | 53.1% | 30,629 | 16,271 |
| 2015 | 53.9% | 30,626 | 16,503 |
| 2016 | 55.4% | 29,175 | 16,165 |
| 2017 | 59.7% | 27,679 | 16,528 |
| 2018 | 59.3% | 29,857 | 17,696 |
| 2019 | 56.7% | 32,091 | 18,180 |
| 2020 | 63.9% | 32,549 | 20,791 |
| 2021 | 66.7% | 34,656 | 23,109 |
| 2022 | 49.1% | 53,072 | 26,079 |
| 2023 | 49.7% | 58,416 | 29,034 |
Applications went from 24,871 in fall 2013 to 58,416 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $16,477 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $15,485 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $19,080 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $28,146 |
| Over $110,000 | $35,864 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $22,736 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $43,432 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $38,719 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $29,362 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 41% submitted the SAT, 12% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State PA | 54.2% | $21,098 in-state |
| West Chester University PA | 79.2% | $11,464 in-state |
| Temple PA | 82.9% | $23,824 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
Pitt received 58,416 applications for fall 2023 and admitted 29,034, an admit rate of 49.7%.1 In fall 2013 the rate was 56.1%, which is 6.4 percentage points above the current figure.1 It declined in only 4 of the 10 yearly changes, and the big step came in fall 2022, when it fell from 66.7% to 49.1%.1 Applications grew 135% across the span and admissions grew 108%, so a larger pool met an expanded number of offers.1
The university is test-optional. For entrants who sent scores, the middle 50% was 640 to 720 on SAT reading and writing and 630 to 730 on SAT math, with 29 to 33 on the ACT.1
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 come to $22,736 for in-state students and $43,432 for those from other states.2 The in-state figure is above the $14,440 median of the 37 public bachelor's colleges in the state.2 Net price rises with income, from $16,477 for families earning $0 to $30,000 to $19,080 for $48,001 to $75,000 and $35,864 for families earning over $110,000.2
Of the students who began in 2019, 86% earned a degree within 6 years, and 92% of the latest entering class came back.2 Median earnings were $73,113 at 10 years after entry, with a median federal debt of $23,000 among borrowers.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 58,416 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 29,034 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 4,549 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 25,171 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-optional | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 640 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 720 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 630 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 730 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 29 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 33 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 41% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 12% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $22,736 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $43,432 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $38,719 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $29,362 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $16,477 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $15,485 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $19,080 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $28,146 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $35,864 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 86% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 92% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 16% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $73,113 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $23,000 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, Pennsylvania (N = 37) | $14,440 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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