University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,092

2.49% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,996

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.32%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

66.7%

34,656 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

33,230

79.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

84.3%

3,378 Graduates

About

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus were Other Research & Experimental Psychology (437 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (289 degrees), and Registered Nursing (261 degrees).

In 2021, 9,832 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (6,517 degrees), 7.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (841 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $19,092, which is $−9,900 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $19,092, which is $−9,900 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,996.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,092

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was $19,092. The cost of tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $−9,900 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,996

2021 Value

2.91%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,996. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grew by 2.91%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,532

Room and Board

$716

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was of $11,532 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $716. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 5.17% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 16.3% with respect to 2020, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.32%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was 1.32%, which represents 90 out of the 6829 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus received 34,656 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.47% annual growth. Out of those 34,656 applicants, 23,109 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.7% acceptance rate.

There were 33,230 students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in 2021. 49% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 21.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

23,109

Accepted Out of 34,656

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was 66.7% (23,109 admissions from 34,656 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 63.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.47%, while admissions grew by 11.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

49%

Submission Percentage (2021)

2,372

Scores Submitted (2021)

49% of enrolled first-time students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus had a total enrollment of 33,230 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is 26,558 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,672. This means that 79.9% of students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.7% White, 11% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.32% Black or African American, 4.05% Two or More Races, 0.0692% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0451% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.4%), followed by White Male (28.7%) and Asian Female (8.42%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.5%), followed by White Male (17.9%) and Asian Female (5.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33,230 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is 26,558 and the part-time enrollment is 6,672. This means that 79.9% of students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

93%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
20,830 enrolled students
Asian
3,659 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,893 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is 62.7% White, 11% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.32% Black or African American, 4.05% Two or More Races, 0.0692% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0451% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 900 students (2.71%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,298 more women than men received degrees from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is white (6,517 degrees awarded). There were 7.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (841 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is Other Research & Experimental Psychology (437 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (289 degrees) and Registered Nursing (261 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (197 degrees awarded), English (418 degrees), and Library Science (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are Software developers (401,555 people), Other managers (355,795 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (332,617 people), Civil engineers (260,096 people), and Mechanical engineers (190,942 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in 2021 are Cultural & Gender Studies (197 degrees awarded), English (418 degrees), Library Science (34 degrees), Engineering (1,025 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (171 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are Cultural & Gender Studies (197 degrees awarded), English (418 degrees), Library Science (34 degrees), Engineering (1,025 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (171 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are Computer Systems Design (470,771 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (414,920 people), Elementary & secondary schools (370,857 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (344,797 people), and Construction (279,025 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Most Common (2021)

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
437 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
289 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
261 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 437 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,267

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

5,565

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 4,267 degrees were awarded to men at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, which is 0.767 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,565).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 222 degrees were awarded to men at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Computer Science, which is 6.17 times more than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 351 degrees were awarded to men at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 3.69 times more than the 95 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 65% of students graduating from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (90.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is Female and Asian (90.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.918% of graduates (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
6,517 degrees awarded
Asian
841 degrees awarded
Black or African American
457 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is white (6,517 degrees awarded). There were 7.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (841 degrees).

2.51% of degree recipients (247 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
3,662 degrees awarded
White Male
2,855 degrees awarded
Asian Female
504 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is white female (3,662 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2855 degrees).

Operations

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $5.61B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.63B (29%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus had a total salary expenditure of 2.44B. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus employs 559 Assistant professors, 487 Professors and 453 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are Male Professor (329), Female Assistant professor (303), and Male Assistant professor (256).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are: Office and Administrative Support, with 1,141 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,005 employees, and Management with 896 employees.

Endowment

$5.61B

2021 Endowment

35.1%

growth from 2020

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has an endowment valued at about $5.61B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grew 35.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.22B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$810M - Federal
$58.7M - State
$7.47M - Local

As of 2021, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus received $810M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $58.7M from state grants and contracts, and $7.47M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.1B

2021 Salaries

1.49%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus paid a median of $1.1B in salaries, which represents 45.2% of their overall expenditure ($2.44B) and a 1.49% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$210M

Instructional Salaries

1,897

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus paid a total of $210M to 1,897 employees working as instructors, which represents 19% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

559 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,141 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus were Assistant professor with 559 employees, Professor with 487 employees, and Associate professor with 453 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus were Office and Administrative Support with 1,141 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,005 employees, and Management with 896 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was Male Professor with 329 employees, Female Assistant professor with 303 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 256 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.