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Common Data Set 2026

University of Pittsburgh 2026

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania#70 (US News)Public university

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Acceptance rate

Total undergraduates

21,388

59.4%

Average SAT

25th–75th percentile1280 – 1460

1360

Average ACT

25th–75th percentile29 – 33

31

Factors of admission

Very ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Application essay
Talent / ability
Character / personal qualities
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest
Class rank
Standardized test scores
Recommendations
Extracurricular activities
First generation
Geographical residence
State residence
Interview
Alumni relation
Religious affiliation / commitment

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Costs

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total cost / year

Fees	Amount
Tuition	—
Housing	$13,620
Books and supplies	$596

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Campus diversity

Ethnic backgrounds

American Indian / Alaska Native6
Nonresident aliens808
Asian3,240
Two or more races1,060
Black / African American1,111
Race / ethnicity unknown631
Hispanic / Latino1,541
White12,818
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7