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Campus & Student Life at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Home 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.

Pitt Has a Disability Services Site

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.

Pitt for the Military

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.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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-timePart-timeTotal
18,2984,85923,157

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is Ranked #282 for Overall Diversity

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.

Overall Diversity at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Pitt by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Pitt Diversity Guide.

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Competes in the NCAA

Pitt has a total of 581 student athletes, 314 men and 267 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

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

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