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Statistics

We've collected some profile statistics on undergraduates at the University's Pittsburgh campus. If you are interested in reading more facts about Pitt, you can check out the University's online FactBook.


2011* Freshman Class Summary


Number of Applications 23,409
Number of Students Admitted 13,544
Number of Students Deposited 3,768

Profile of University Honors College (UHC) Eligible Students


Percentage of enrolled freshmen eligible 18%
Average SAT I for enrolled freshmen 1,470

Academic Scholarships


Ranging in value from $2,000 per year to full tuition, room, and board.

Need Based Aid


Six out of ten freshmen who apply, receive need-based aid.

Distribution by College


School of Arts and Sciences 2,829
College of Business Administration 331
Swanson School of Engineering 496
School of Nursing 112

Geographic Breakdown of Enrolled Freshmen:


Percentage of Students from Allegheny County 15%
Percentage of Students from PA
(incl. Allegheny County)
65%
Percentage of Students who Are Out-of-State Residents 35%

This chart is intended to give you a general idea of your admissibility to the University of Pittsburgh. The ranges represent the middle 50 percent of students offered admission for fall 2011.
Middle 50% Admitted SAT Range Math: 610-720
Critical Reading: 590-700
Writing: 580-680
Middle 50% Admitted ACT Composite Range 26-30
Top 10% Rank in High School 59%

Fall 2011* Transfer Admissions Statistics


Number of Applications 2,667
Number of Students Admitted 1,329
Number of Students Deposited 933

Fall 2010* Undergraduate Profile


Full-time Undergraduates
17,186
Freshman Minority Enrollment
22%
Student/Faculty Ratio
14:1
Percentage of Fall Undergraduate Classes with Fewer than 30 Students
60%
Freshman Retention Rate - more than
90%
* Most recent available statistics at time of update





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