University of Pittsburgh
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Average High School GPA: 3.82 (weighted)
Standardized Test Policy: Test-optional
SAT Range (Middle 50%): 1320–1500
ACT Range (Middle 50%): 29–33
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 19,500 (Pittsburgh campus)
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None (nonsectarian)
Political Leaning (Campus): Moderate/Balanced
In-State Tuition & Fees (2024-25): $19,960 per year
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees (2024-25): $36,590 per year
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Setting: Urban (campus sprawls across a series of hilltop neighborhoods just east of downtown)
U.S. Region: Mid-Atlantic/Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily highs average ~38 °F and lows ~25 °F
Average Summer Temperature: July daily highs average ~81 °F and lows ~62 °F
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 38 inches per year
Nearest Airport: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) — about 18 miles (roughly a 25-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @uofpitt
Swim & Dive Team Instagram: @pittswimming
Twitter (X): @UofPitt
Facebook: University of Pittsburgh
LinkedIn: University of Pittsburgh
YouTube: University of Pittsburgh
TikTok: @pittofficial
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Nickname: Panthers
Mascot: Roc the Panther
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Joseph C. Trees Pool
Head Coach: Chase Kreitler
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #34
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #10 in ACC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #28
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #8 in ACC
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U.S. News College Rankings
#70 in National Universities (tie)
#32 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#57 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#32 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects (tie)
#40 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#143
#63
In Public Colleges
#105
In Research Universities
#62
In The Northeast
America's Best Employers By State 2023
#175
America's Best Large Employers 2023
#234
#139
Best Employers for New Grads 2022
#268
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#137
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A
Academics: A
Diversity: A
Athletics: A
Professors: A+
Dorms: B-
Student Life: A+
Value: B
Campus: B+
Party Scene: A
Location: A+
Campus Food: C
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #63 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #92 of 1,332
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