University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 49.7% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1270–1450 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 29–33 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $30,074 |
| Grad rate | 84% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $66,125 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Regular / Rolling | Rolling |
| Application fee | $55 (US) · $55 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
Answer 1 of 3 — max 300 words each.
- What is something you would like to see change in the world? Explain why.
- If you had 10 minutes and the attention of a million people, what would your TED Talk be about?
- What does it mean to be "educated"?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).