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University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh
4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260


Fax number: (412) 648-8815
Website: https://www.pitt.edu
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $55
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 4
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 28%
Average SAT I: 675 verbal, 688 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 29 - 33
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 47%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 16%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 53,072
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 26,079
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 3,791
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 1,666
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 36%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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