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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus (Pitt)
- 4200 Fifth Avenue
- Pittsburgh, PA 15260
- OPEID College Code: 00337900
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- General Phone: (412) 624-4141
- Chancellor: Mark a Nordenberg
- Website: www.pitt.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 27,020
- College Alias: Pitt
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- The University of Pittsburgh, founded in 1787, is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United
States. As one of the nation's distinguished comprehensive universities, the resources of the University constitute an invaluable asset for the intellectual, economic, and social enrichment of Pennsylvania, while the international prestige of the University enhances the image of Pennsylvania throughout the world.
The University's mission is to:
Provide high-quality undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and professional fields, with emphasis upon those of special benefit to the citizens of Pennsylvania.
Offer superior graduate programs in the arts and sciences and the professions that respond to the needs of Pennsylvania, as well as to the broader needs of the nation and the world.
Engage in research, artistic, and scholarly activities that advance learning through the extension of the frontiers of knowledge and creative endeavor.
Cooperate with industrial and governmental institutions to transfer knowledge in science, technology, and health care.
Offer continuing education programs adapted to the personal enrichment, professional upgrading, and career advancement interests and needs of adult Pennsylvanians.
Make available to local communities and public agencies the expertise of the University in ways that are consistent with the primary teaching and research functions and contribute to social, intellectual, and economic development in the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.
The trustees, faculty, staff, students, and administration of the University are dedicated to accomplishing this
mission, to which they pledge their individual and collective efforts, determined that the University shall continue to be counted among the prominent institutions of higher education throughout the world.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Pitt Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.pitt.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 8,552 | 9,643 | 18,195 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,814 (56%) | 5,346 (55%) | 10,160 (56%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,607 (33%) | 1,813 (34%) | 3,420 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,307 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 781 | 23% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 560 | 660 |
| SAT ® Math | 570 | 660 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Pitt Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 15% | 23% | 26% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,780 | $4,002 | $3,132 | $9,662 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 191 | 186 | 177 |
| Number in Repayment | 13,271 | 11,001 | 8,002 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $12,876 | $12,138 | $11,436 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,386 | $21,456 | $20,784 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,300 | $7,800 | $7,430 |
| Other Expenses | $2,760 | $2,760 | $2,760 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,300 | $7,800 | $7,430 |
| Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,760 | $2,760 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,760 | $2,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,936 | $23,698 | $22,626 |
| Out of State | $34,446 | $33,016 | $31,974 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,776 | $23,698 | $22,626 |
| Out of State | $34,286 | $33,016 | $31,974 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $16,476 | $15,738 | $15,036 |
| Out of State | $25,986 | $25,056 | $24,384 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $33,110 | $40,438 |
| Medical School | $35,990 | $39,854 |
| Pharmacy School | $19,160 | $23,372 |
| Law School | $22,756 | $31,012 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 27,020 Undergraduate: 17,208 Graduate: 7,983 Professional: 1,829
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,722 Female: 14,298
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,402 Female: 8,806
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,325 Female: 4,658
- Professional Gender Male: 995 Female: 834
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 22,489 Part-Time: 4,531
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 15,662 Part-Time: 1,546
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,002 Part-Time: 2,981
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,825 Part-Time: 4
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,773 | 7% |
| American Indian | 45 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,889 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,206 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 378 | 1% |
| White | 19,722 | 73% |
| Unknown | 2,007 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 75 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,675 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,678 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,730 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,577 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,845 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 908 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 990 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 510 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.03% |
| Age Uknown | 24 | 0.09% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 11,335 | 10,267 | 1,068 |
| Faculty Status | 4,485 | 3,782 | 703 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,076 | 1,056 | 20 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,067 | - | 2,067 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 4,840 | 4,119 | 721 |
| Primarily Research | 355 | 337 | 18 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 533 | 518 | 15 |
| Other Professionals | 4,340 | 4,084 | 256 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,622 | 1,546 | 76 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 718 | 655 | 63 |
| Skilled Crafts | 174 | 174 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 552 | 551 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,114 (1,027) | $91,824 (638) | $66,190 (389) |
| Professor | $117,381 (333) | $120,601 (265) | $104,832 (68) |
| Associate Professor | $79,587 (270) | $80,397 (188) | $77,729 (82) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,336 (246) | $71,277 (131) | $64,985 (115) |
| Instructor | $34,556 (48) | $29,095 (12) | $36,376 (36) |
| Lecturer | $38,917 (102) | $41,403 (37) | $37,502 (65) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,653 (714) | $97,215 (352) | $76,384 (362) |
| Professor | $145,200 (112) | $150,748 (78) | $132,473 (34) |
| Associate Professor | $98,452 (126) | $102,523 (75) | $92,465 (51) |
| Assistant Professor | $79,253 (274) | $83,085 (118) | $76,355 (156) |
| Instructor | $55,751 (59) | $64,887 (19) | $51,412 (40) |
| Lecturer | $61,377 (37) | $67,061 (25) | $49,534 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,515 (1,741) | $87,457 (990) | $64,410 (751) |
| Professor | $117,739 (445) | $121,224 (343) | $106,018 (102) |
| Associate Professor | $79,894 (396) | $81,391 (263) | $76,934 (133) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,496 (520) | $69,715 (249) | $63,539 (271) |
| Instructor | $40,654 (107) | $43,802 (31) | $39,370 (76) |
| Lecturer | $41,925 (139) | $46,833 (62) | $37,973 (77) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $8,708,912 | $5,313,844 | $3,395,068 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 625 | 320 | 305 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 474 | 275 | 199 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 242 | 78 | 164 |
| Football | 111 | 111 | - |
| Gymnastics | 17 | - | 17 |
| Soccer | 54 | 26 | 28 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 66 | 27 | 39 |
| Tennis | 13 | - | 13 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Wrestling | 32 | 32 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $414,089 | $109,160 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $93,705 | $42,169 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 69 | 39 | 30 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 75% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 73% |
| Female | 77% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 61% |
| Asian | 77% |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| White | 77% |
| Unknown | 78% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 55% |
| 5 Years | 73% |
| 6 Years | 75% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 27 | 19 |
| Liquor Related | 94 | 120 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 18 | 14 |
| Liquor Related | 75 | 108 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 7 |
| Robbery | 3 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 26 | 32 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 6 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 15 | 23 |
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