University of Pittsburgh
Founded 1787
President Joan Gabel (Chancellor)
Fees USD 21,016
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a public research university founded in 1787 in Pittsburgh, one of the oldest universities in the United States. Pitt is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and is consistently ranked among the top 30 public universities in the US. Pitt’s medical programs are world-class — its School of Medicine pioneered organ transplantation, and Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine here.
Schools
- School of Medicine — Top-20 US medical school; organ transplant pioneers; UPMC health system
- School of Pharmacy — Top-10 pharmacy school nationally
- Graduate School of Public Health — CEPH-accredited; top-20 nationally
- Katz Graduate School of Business — AACSB-accredited MBA programs
- Swanson School of Engineering — Top-25 public engineering
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~49% | In-State Tuition: ~$21,016
Key Deadlines
- Rolling admissions