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The campus of University Of Pittsburgh is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University Of Pittsburgh include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Pittsburgh is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into University Of Pittsburgh is challenging; it only admitted 49% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 580 and 670.
University Of Pittsburgh maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Pittsburgh is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 26,559 students enrolled (23,587 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at University Of Pittsburgh. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big East Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Pittsburgh, founded in 1787, is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. As one of the nation's distinguished comprehensive universities, the resources of the University constitute an invaluable asset for the intellectual, economic, and social enrichment of Pennsylvania, while the international prestige of the University enhances the image of Pennsylvania throughout the world. The University's mission is to: Provide high-quality undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and professional fields, with emphasis upon those of special benefit to the citizens of Pennsylvania. Offer superior graduate programs in the arts and sciences and the professions that respond to the needs of Pennsylvania, as well as to the broader needs of the nation and the world. Engage in research, artistic, and scholarly activities that advance learning through the extension of the frontiers of knowledge and creative endeavor. Cooperate with industrial and governmental institutions to transfer knowledge in science, technology, and health care. Offer continuing education programs adapted to the personal enrichment, professional upgrading, and career advancement interests and needs of adult Pennsylvanians. Make available to local communities and public agencies the expertise of the University in ways that are consistent with the primary teaching and research functions and contribute to social, intellectual, and economic development in the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world. The trustees, faculty, staff, students, and administration of the University are dedicated to accomplishing this mission, to which they pledge their individual and collective efforts, determined that the University shall continue to be counted among the prominent institutions of higher education throughout the world."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Pittsburgh - Main Campus
4200 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
General Phone: (412) 624-4141
Admissions Phone: (412) 624-7488
Financial Aid Phone: (412) 624-7488
http://www.pitt.edu
University Of Pittsburgh awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,132 | speech and rhetoric, library science, political science, creative writing, interdisciplinary studies, history, economics, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 961 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, business, international business, accounting and finance, MIS, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 534 | psychology, educational psychology, physical therapy, communication disorders, medical ethids |
| Engineering | 471 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, engineering physics, ... |
| Medicine | 467 | medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, neuroscience, health professions, public health courses, pharmaceutics and drug design, orthodontology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 460 | instructional media design, education, educational administration, physical education teaching, ESL instruction |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 379 | information science, computer science, computer engineering, computer networking, computer support |
| Science | 379 | biology, chemistry, geological and earth sciences, physics, epidemiology, microbiology, bacteriology, geology, ... |
| Law | 354 | law, legal professions, health tax, energy and environmental law |
| Family And Social Work | 342 | social work, public administration, public policy analysis, social service professions |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 312 | registered nursing, various nursing, nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, mental health nursing, adult health nursing, surgical nurse |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 194 | rehabilitation, dietitian, occupational therapy, kinesiotherapy |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 105 | dental hygienist, audiology and speech pathology, clinical and medical lab science, audiology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 104 | criminal justice and administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 80 | film studies |
| Mathematics | 79 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, math |
| Fine Arts | 76 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 63 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 60 | medical records admin, community health, health care administration, environmental health, occupational health, public health education |
| Music | 23 | music |
| Media | 20 | mass communication |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Pittsburgh in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,989 | 80 |
| Master's degree | 1,855 | 70 |
| First-professional degree | 564 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 468 | 29 |
| Doctor's degree | 372 | 59 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 313 | 30 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 26 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 23 | 3 |
| First-professional certificate | 2 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Pittsburgh had a total enrollment of 26,559 students (23,587 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 79% |
| New York | 5% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
University Of Pittsburgh offers campus housing for 6,300 of its 23,587 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18,973 | 9,295 | 49% | 2,991 | 32% |
| Men | 9,297 | 4,462 | 48% | 1,436 | 32% |
| Women | 9,676 | 4,833 | 50% | 1,555 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (412) 624-7488
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,436 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,784 |
| Room and board | $ 7,430 |
| Room charge | $ 4,510 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,760 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Pittsburgh participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 337900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (412) 624-7488
University Of Pittsburgh has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 803 | 230 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 290 | 159 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1,427 | 1,129 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 105 | $136,568 | 32 | $134,341 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 79 | $97,359 | 47 | $88,745 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 110 | $81,493 | 113 | $69,613 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 15 | $64,432 | 33 | $51,553 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 20 | $56,226 | 15 | $48,177 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 329 | $100,566 | 240 | $78,167 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 275 | $113,156 | 72 | $94,243 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 197 | $74,369 | 91 | $69,149 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 139 | $69,286 | 90 | $59,404 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $36,228 | 29 | $38,662 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 26 | $38,404 | 52 | $37,561 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 645 | $87,888 | 334 | $64,368 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big East Conference |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 209 | 121 | 330 |
| Football | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Track | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 57 | 78 | 135 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LLM, MS, JSD/SJD)
Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American Sign Language (ASL)
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Language Interpretation and Translation
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Western European Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MEDICINE
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Public Health, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Epidemiology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Immunology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Optics/Optical Sciences
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Pittsburgh Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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