More selective than 83% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
41% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 12% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
High school GPA of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 4.06. An average above 4.0 means University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus reports weighted GPAs (extra points for AP, IB, dual enrollment and honors).
100% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
6,245 offered a spot, 3,198 took it, 84 admitted.
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640 | 720 |
| SAT math | 640 | 740 |
| ACT composite | 29 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1280 | 1460 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 58% | 640–720 | 640–740 | 29–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 50% | 640–720 | 630–730 | 29–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has the 20th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Allegheny College | 55% | 73% | $22,940 |
| 17 | Lancaster Bible College | 56% | 67% | $25,480 |
| 18 | Moore College of Art and Design | 56% | 57% | $43,086 |
| 19 | Alvernia University | 58% | 56% | $28,138 |
| 20 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 58% | 86% | $30,434 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania State University | 61% | 86% | $32,875 |
| 22 | Marywood University | 61% | 72% | $23,388 |
| 23 | University of Valley Forge | 61% | 49% | $32,265 |
| 24 | Saint Vincent College | 62% | 69% | $23,510 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus admissions questions
What is the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus acceptance rate?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus accepts 58% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 29,034 of 58,416 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus require the SAT or ACT?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 41% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
The middle 50% of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus enrolled first-year students scored 1280–1460 on the SAT and 29–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,549 of 29,034).
How many students get off the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus waitlist?
For fall 2025, 6,245 applicants were offered a waitlist spot, 3,198 accepted one and 84 were admitted (3% of those who stayed on the list).
Is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus accepted 58% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 50% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus overview