University of Pittsburgh
Welcome, Future Panthers!
At the University of Pittsburgh - located in a vibrant city full of opportunity - you’ll engage in transformative experiences within a community that feels like family. With over 100 majors, minors, and certificates, plus internships and collaborative research with esteemed faculty, you can truly customize your academic journey.
With a prestigious Pitt degree, you’ll connect to a world of opportunities—98% of our graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months. Join us and unlock your potential!
At the University of Pittsburgh - located in a vibrant city full of opportunity - you’ll engage in transformative experiences within a community that feels like family. With over 100 majors, minors, and certificates, plus internships and collaborative research with esteemed faculty, you can truly customize your academic journey.
With a prestigious Pitt degree, you’ll connect to a world of opportunities—98% of our graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months. Join us and unlock your potential!
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPublicUrbanLarge (15,000+)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Pharmacy
- Public health
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
First-year
The University of Pittsburgh operates on rolling admission, which means that, for our first-year students, there’s no set deadline for applying to Pitt. We make admissions decisions throughout the year, so it’s to your advantage to apply early—it’ll help you stay ahead of deadlines for scholarships, Frederick Honors College, and our Graduate School Guaranteed Admissions Programs. Every application receives a holistic review by taking your academic record into account, while also looking for what makes you unique and a good fit to attend college at Pitt.
Transfer
As you’re thinking about where you want to finish your degree, we encourage you to explore the transfer experience at Pitt and see how transfer students thrive here! We recommend starting with our Transfer Tool to see which credits will count towards your degree at Pitt and reviewing important deadlines for your application submission.
Your application will be reviewed holistically, which considers factors such as grade trends, cumulative grade point average, number of credits completed, the level of challenge of your curriculum, your intended field of study, transferable courses and credits, coursework completed that is relevant to your school/major, and the type(s) of institution(s) you have attended.
Your application will be reviewed holistically, which considers factors such as grade trends, cumulative grade point average, number of credits completed, the level of challenge of your curriculum, your intended field of study, transferable courses and credits, coursework completed that is relevant to your school/major, and the type(s) of institution(s) you have attended.
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Additional information
Financial Aid
There are many choices for higher education, but few offer the range of opportunities available at Pitt for a comparable price point. In fact, the University of Pittsburgh is regularly included in The Princeton Review’s annual “Best Value Colleges” list. Pitt also ranks #1 in value among all public colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. In short, the University of Pittsburgh offers exemplary value: Pitt puts so much within reach—and in ways that feel truly individualized. Learn more about Pitt financial aid and scholarships by visiting our website.
There are many choices for higher education, but few offer the range of opportunities available at Pitt for a comparable price point. In fact, the University of Pittsburgh is regularly included in The Princeton Review’s annual “Best Value Colleges” list. Pitt also ranks #1 in value among all public colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. In short, the University of Pittsburgh offers exemplary value: Pitt puts so much within reach—and in ways that feel truly individualized. Learn more about Pitt financial aid and scholarships by visiting our website.
Visit us
At Pitt, you’ll find countless opportunities to do college your way, starting with your official campus visit. We have a variety of in-person and virtual program options to answer your questions and help you discover why Pitt could be a good fit for you.
https://admissions.pitt.edu/visit/schedule/
https://admissions.pitt.edu/visit/schedule/
Pitt showed me it’s possible to really do anything. I know it's so cliche, but it has, and without it, I doubt I would see me in the healthcare field realistically. Pitt really showed me what’s possible.” -Christopher Marabello ‘26