University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,556

1.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$25,223

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.116%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

58.1%

60,898 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

35,724

76.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

85.5%

3,524 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $20,556, which is $11,364 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,223.

In 2024, 47% of undergraduate students attending University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,556

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was $20,556. The cost of tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $−11,364 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$25,223

2024 Value

3.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,223. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grew by 3.64%.

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

$13,699

Room and Board

$584

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was of $13,699 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $584. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.4% 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

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 31.9% with respect to 2023, when 69% 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.

0.116%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was 0.116%, which represents 7 out of the 6032 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.

Enrollment

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus had a total enrollment of 35,724 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is 27,375 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,349. This means that 76.6% 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 59.7% White, 12% Asian, 6.23% Hispanic or Latino, 5.44% Black or African American, 4.17% Two or More Races, 0.0616% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0392% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.3%), followed by White Male (25.8%) and Asian Female (9.17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.5%), followed by White Male (16.5%) and Asian Female (6.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35,724 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is 27,375 and the part-time enrollment is 8,349. This means that 76.6% of students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% 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

92%

2024 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 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), 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 (2024)

White
21,341 enrolled students
Asian
4,296 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,226 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is 59.7% White, 12% Asian, 6.23% Hispanic or Latino, 5.44% Black or African American, 4.17% Two or More Races, 0.0616% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0392% 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 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 1,219 students (3.41%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 2,283 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 (6,464 degrees awarded). There were 4.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,310 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is Other Research & Experimental Psychology (524 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (326 degrees) and Registered Nursing (249 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (200 degrees awarded), Library Science (68 degrees), and English (347 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (171,555 people), Other managers (126,581 people), Secondary school teachers (115,672 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (114,796 people), and Postsecondary teachers (110,922 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (200 degrees awarded), Library Science (68 degrees), English (347 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (746 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (155 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are Cultural & Gender Studies (200 degrees awarded), Library Science (68 degrees), English (347 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (746 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (155 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (423,278 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (243,516 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (151,379 people), Computer Systems Design (116,396 people), and Legal services (102,639 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.

Dental Hygiene

Most Common (2024)

20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was Dental Hygiene with 20 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,130

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

6,413

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 4,130 degrees were awarded to men at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, which is 0.644 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,413).

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 2024, 210 degrees were awarded to men at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Computer Science, which is 3.44 times more than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 429 degrees were awarded to men at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 4.09 times more than the 105 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 69% 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, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% 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 (93.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is Female and Asian (93.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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, 0.596% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,464 degrees awarded
Asian
1,310 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
590 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is white (6,464 degrees awarded). There were 4.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,310 degrees).

1.6% of degree recipients (169 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
4,006 degrees awarded
White Female
4,002 degrees awarded
White Female
3,987 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is white female (4,006 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (4,002 degrees).

Operations

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $5.76B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 540M (9.37%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus had a total salary expenditure of 3.04B. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus employs 724 Assistant professors, 585 Professors and 551 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are Female Assistant professor (417), Male Professor (360), and Male Assistant professor (307).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,147 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 1,124 employees, and Management with 1,013 employees.

Endowment

$5.76B

2024 Endowment

5.77%

growth from 2023

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has an endowment valued at about $5.76B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grew 5.77% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.51B 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

$1.04B - Federal
$47.5M - State
$7.68M - Local

As of 2024, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus received $1.04B in grants and contracts from the federal government, $47.5M from state grants and contracts, and $7.68M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.34B

2024 Salaries

9.57%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus paid a median of $1.34B in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($3.04B) and a 9.57% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.31% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$248M

Instructional Salaries

2,032

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus paid a total of $248M to 2,032 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,147 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 1,124 employees, and Management with 1,013 employees.

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Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

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Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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