by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 23,157 undergraduates in 2020, Pitt is a very large, public university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Pitt offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Pitt can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Pitt Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Pitt Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Pitt does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Pitt Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Pitt for Veterans Guide.
Pitt offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Pitt has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 23,157 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 18,298 (79.0%). Part-time attendance was 4,859 (21.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 18,298 | 4,859 | 23,157 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Pitt receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Pitt #282 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Pitt by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Pitt Diversity Guide.
Pitt has a total of 581 student athletes, 314 men and 267 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $56,338,449 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $56,338,449 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Athletics