University of Pittsburgh admits 59% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), is test-optional for fall 2027, and it admits on a rolling basis.
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Can I get into University of Pittsburgh?
59% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1280–1460 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
64,724 applied, 38,477 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set). Scores: IPEDS fall 2024.
What does University of Pittsburgh cost?
$29,362 a year in-state
Out of state: about $50,058 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $38,719.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$16,477
$30,000–$48,000
$15,485
$48,000–$75,000
$19,080
$75,000–$110,000
$28,146
over $110,000
$35,864
Sticker, in-state
$38,719
In-state, with aid
$29,362
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $43,432 a year, against $22,736 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $20,696 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Checked on admissions.pitt.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source
Does University of Pittsburgh need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 40% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1370 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Is University of Pittsburgh test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. University of Pittsburgh is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on admissions.pitt.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of Pittsburgh's acceptance rate?
59% for fall 2025: 38,477 of 64,724 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of Pittsburgh?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1280 to 1460 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Pittsburgh cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $19,080 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $38,719.
How much does University of Pittsburgh cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Pittsburgh is $43,432 a year, against $22,736 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $29,362 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $20,696 tuition gap gives about $50,058 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Pittsburgh's graduation rate?
84% of students finish within six years and 71% within four (IPEDS).
