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University of Pittsburgh

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Overview

Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Pittsburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. This institution also has branch campuses in Greensburg, Johnstown, Bradford and Titusville. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of Pittsburgh is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Pittsburgh offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 237-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Pittsburgh also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Pittsburgh's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Pittsburgh's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Pittsburgh' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Pittsburgh's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym
Founded 1787
Motto Veritas et Virtus
Truth and Virtue
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot Roc the Panther
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official University of Pittsburgh general video presentation.

University Location

Address 4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh
15260 Pennsylvania
United States
University of Pittsburgh's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Pittsburgh Phone Number +1 (412) 624 4141
University of Pittsburgh Fax Number +1
Other locations Greensburg, Johnstown, Bradford and Titusville

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Pittsburgh's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Pittsburgh's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Pittsburgh's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Pittsburgh.

University of Pittsburgh: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
20,000-24,999 US$
(18,225-22,780 Euro)
25,000-29,999 US$
(22,780-27,340 Euro)
International
students
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)
40,000-44,999 US$
(36,450-41,010 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Pittsburgh's admission information.

University of Pittsburgh's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Pittsburgh's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Pittsburgh a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Pittsburgh's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Pittsburgh's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Pittsburgh has more than 2900 international students.

University of Pittsburgh's Admission Office Admission Office

4227 Fifth Avenue, 1st Floor, Alumni Hall
Pittsburgh 15260
(412) 624 7488


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Pittsburgh.

University of Pittsburgh's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Pittsburgh has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Pittsburgh's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 4,500-4,999 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Pittsburgh's Control Type Control Type

University of Pittsburgh is a public higher education institution.


University of Pittsburgh's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Pittsburgh is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Pittsburgh's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Pittsburgh's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Pittsburgh does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official University of Pittsburgh's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size & Setting Four-year, large, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile Majority undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, with medical/veterinary school

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Pittsburgh's main facilities:


University of Pittsburgh's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Pittsburgh's Library

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's library has 10 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 3,542,833 physical volumes, 542,881 physical media, 189,903 digital/electronic media and 627 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 258 full-time employees, including 92 librarians. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

University of Pittsburgh's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the University of Pittsburgh provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 8,760 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

University of Pittsburgh's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Pittsburgh's main services:


University of Pittsburgh's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Pittsburgh's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Pittsburgh's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

University of Pittsburgh's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

University of Pittsburgh's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Pittsburgh's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Pittsburgh is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Pittsburgh's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • American Library Association, Committee on Accreditation
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc.
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
  • Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Pittsburgh's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Pittsburgh 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Pittsburgh's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Pittsburgh's Facebook page University of Pittsburgh's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Pittsburgh's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Pittsburgh's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Pittsburgh's YouTube channel University of Pittsburgh's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Pittsburgh's Instagram page University of Pittsburgh's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Pittsburgh's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

University of Pittsburgh's official TikTok channel

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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