University of Pittsburgh - Titusville
About
The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a state-related research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. The university is composed of seventeen undergraduate and graduate schools and colleges at its urban Pittsburgh campus, home to the university's central administration and over 31,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The 132-acre Pittsburgh campus includes various historic buildings that are part of the Schenley Farms Historic District, most notably its 42-story Gothic revival centerpiece, the Cathedral of Learning. Pitt is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Pell and non-Pell students graduate at nearly identical rates, a notably small equity gap.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Programmatic accreditations · 2
Action history · 6
- Nov 2020Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: OtherAmerican Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education · Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Apr 2020Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Show CauseAmerican Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education · Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Oct 2019Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: ProbationAmerican Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education · Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Aug 2019Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: OtherAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Apr 2019Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: ProbationAmerican Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education · Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 6,829 borrowers who entered repayment, 90 (1.3%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at PITT
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Men vs women · spending splits
Sport-by-sport · 2
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
PITT vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions PITT selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectUniversity of Pittsburgh-Titusville | 0% | — | 36 | $11,150 | Community College |
| — | — | 1,204 | $10,039 | Community College | |
| — | 93.8% | 908 | $24,776 | Community College | |
| 54% | — | 373 | $26,299 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 4,054 | $9,850 | Community College | |
| 1% | — | 1,739 | $12,205 | Baccalaureate | |
| 67% | — | 2,211 | $19,951 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | 55.8% | 402 | $22,694 | Community College | |
| — | — | 3,670 | $10,421 | Community College | |
| 18% | 94.9% | 567 | $13,078 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 1,919 | $9,750 | Community College | |
| — | — | 136 | — | Community College | |
| 6% | — | 849 | $16,197 | Baccalaureate | |
| 22% | 97.1% | 350 | $17,428 | — | |
| 21% | 96.4% | 502 | $17,597 | — | |
| — | 78.2% | 1,119 | $14,580 | Community College | |
| Peer group median | 20% | 94.3% | 879 | $14,580 |
Institutions like PITT
Explore the federal data for institutions in PITT's comparison group.
- Community CollegeNorth Dakota
Dakota College at Bottineau
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,204Net price$10,039View data - Community CollegePennsylvania
Harcum College
Grad rate—Admit rate93.8%Enrollment908Net price$24,776View data - BaccalaureateKansas
Hesston College
Grad rate54%Admit rate—Enrollment373Net price$26,299View data - Community CollegeNew York
Jamestown Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment4,054Net price$9,850View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Kent State University at Ashtabula
Grad rate1%Admit rate—Enrollment1,739Net price$12,205View data - BaccalaureatePennsylvania
Lackawanna College
Grad rate67%Admit rate—Enrollment2,211Net price$19,951View data - Community CollegeNorth Carolina
Louisburg College
Grad rate—Admit rate55.8%Enrollment402Net price$22,694View data - Community CollegeLouisiana
Louisiana State University-Eunice
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment3,670Net price$10,421View data - BaccalaureatePennsylvania
Manor College
Grad rate18%Admit rate94.9%Enrollment567Net price$13,078View data - Community CollegeMissouri
Missouri State University-West Plains
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,919Net price$9,750View data - Community CollegePennsylvania
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment136Net price—View data - BaccalaureateOhio
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
Grad rate6%Admit rate—Enrollment849Net price$16,197View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois
Grad rate22%Admit rate97.1%Enrollment350Net price$17,428View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Grad rate21%Admit rate96.4%Enrollment502Net price$17,597View data - Community CollegeSouth Carolina
Spartanburg Methodist College
Grad rate—Admit rate78.2%Enrollment1,119Net price$14,580View data
Campus network
PITT is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.
PITT Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Institutional Research and Analytics collects and analyzes information about the University of Pittsburgh to support the data-driven decisions of the University’s executive administration, the University community, and external agencies.
Visit IR office page- Amanda BrodishAssistant Provost for Institutional Research and Analytics
- Rob RodgersDirector of Institutional Research
- Jeff FabisAdministrative Assistant
- Chelsea KluczkowskiAssociate Director of Institutional Research
- Harshal Jayant PathakData Analyst
- Brett SayAssistant Director of Surveys
- Keyur ShahData Scientist
- Alyssa SlazinskiData and Reporting Analyst
- Matthew WalterSenior Data Analyst
Common Data Set
PITT's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardir.pitt.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookUniversity of Pittsburgh Interactive Fact Book2022The University of Pittsburgh Interactive Fact Book, presented by the Office of Institutional Research, serves as a comprehensive source of information for the university. The Fact Book includes the most current and historical data, covering various aspects such as enrollment, faculty and staff information, financials, and library services. Sections are available on general information, student details, degrees and certificates, financial data, and more. It is designed to aid in planning, budgeting, and reporting compliance, with past editions available for reference.ir.pitt.edu
- GlossaryGlossary of Terms - University of Pittsburgh-TitusvilleThis glossary from the University of Pittsburgh-Titusville provides a comprehensive list of terms and their definitions pertinent to research and sponsored programs at the institution. It includes specific terms related to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and general research administration terms. Key definitions cover a range of topics, from internal roles (like Assistant Director and Grants and Contracts Officer) to external regulations such as GDPR and associated research protocols. The glossary is an essential resource for understanding the administrative and procedural underpinnings of research activities at the university.osp.pitt.edu
- Strategic planPlan for Pitt 2028The Plan for Pitt 2028 outlines the strategic ambitions of the University of Pittsburgh-Titusville. It focuses on enhancing student success, fostering a culture of innovation, and building a welcoming university community. Accountability, trust, and the motto 'It's Possible at Pitt' underscore their future aspirations.chancellor.pitt.edu
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