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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.


2008* Freshman Class Summary


Number of Applications 21,259
Number of Students Admitted 11,678
Number of Students Deposited 3,584

Profile of University Honors College (UHC) Eligible Students


Percentage of enrolled freshmen eligible 20%
Average SAT I for enrolled freshmen 1,438

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 2,664
College of Business Administration 337
Swanson School of Engineering 477
School of Nursing 106

Geographic Breakdown of Enrolled Freshmen:


Percentage of Students from Allegheny County 17%
Percentage of Students from PA
(incl. Allegheny County)
68%
Percentage of Students who Are Out-of-State Residents 32%

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 2008.
Middle 50% Admitted SAT Range Math: 600-700
Critical Reading: 580-690
Writing: 570-670
Top 10% Rank in High School 54%

Fall 2008* Transfer Admissions Statistics


Number of Applications 2,273
Number of Students Admitted 1,187
Number of Students Deposited 908

Fall 2008* Undergraduate Profile


Full-time Undergraduates
15,662
Freshman Minority Enrollment
16%
Student/Faculty Ratio
17:1
Percentage of Undergraduate Classes with Fewer than 30 Students
65%
Freshman Retention Rate
90%
* Most recent available statistics at time of update





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