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Pitt Admission Overview

Pitt admission requirements are competitive. Last year Pitt admitted 58.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1280-1460 / ACT 29-33. Pitt is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Pitt is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.pitt.edu/test-optional/

Pitt Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

58.1%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Average

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Acceptance Rate

The Pitt acceptance rate is 58.1%. Last year, 35,372 of 60,898 applicants were admitted. That is the 24th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Pitt and can you get accepted?

Pitt is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Pitt GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.79*

Typical High School Grades

A-

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.79*

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Average GPA

Pitt has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.79 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Pitt is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

*3.79 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Pitt Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

The University of Pittsburgh is test-optional for first-year applicants through fall 2028, including students entering in fall 2027. SAT or ACT scores are not required. If you apply without scores, Pitt relies more heavily on your coursework, activities, and a personal statement or Common Application essay. If you send scores, Pitt uses your highest SAT superscore and highest ACT composite. The Medicine and Dental Medicine Guaranteed Admissions Programs still require SAT or ACT scores.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.pitt.edu/test-optional/

Pitt SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1280-1460

Freshmen who sent SAT

40%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 640
Math 640
Composite 1280

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 720
Math 740
Composite 1460

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Pitt typically score around a 1370 SAT (middle 50% 1280–1460) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 94th percentile nationally. Pitt ranks #12 in the state of Pennsylvania and #127 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1280 to 1460

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Pitt is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1370 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1460+	Above 75th	>72%
1370 to 1460	Avg +	58%-72%
1280 to 1370	Avg -	42%-58%
Below 1280	Below mid-50	<42%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Pitt ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

29-33

Freshmen reporting ACT

10%

25th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 26
Composite 29

75th Percentile Scores

English 35
Math 32
Composite 33

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Pitt typically have around a 31 ACT (mid-50 29–33) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 95th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Pitt places #13 among colleges in Pennsylvania and #117 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 29 to 33

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Pitt without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 31.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33+	Above 75th	>72%
31 to 33	Avg +	58%-72%
29 to 31	Avg -	42%-58%
Below 29	Below mid-50	<42%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

80% of University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	45%
Top 25% of class	80%
Top 50% of class	98%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	34,291	26,607	60,898
Accepted	20,606	14,766	35,372
Acceptance Rate	60%	55%	58%
Enrolled	2,694	1,902	4,596
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	13%	13%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is $55.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Pitt is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 58.1% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1280-1460); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025