University of Pittsburgh
Work 4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Work(412) 624-7488
Admissions E-mail: oafa@pitt.edu
Web site: http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/
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Tier 1
College Category:
National Universities
National Universities
Overview : University of Pittsburgh
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Public |
| Year founded: | 1787 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 17,427 |
| Setting: | urban |
| Endowment: | N/A |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | rolling |
| Application fee: | $45 |
| Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: | 55.4% |
| Selectivity: | more selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2009-2010 In-state: $14,154; Out-of-state: $23,852 |
| Mission | |
| School mission: | The University of Pittsburgh is a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization comprising the leading research universities in North America. The University is home to the internationally renowned University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Pitt offers outstanding academic options, including: undergraduate research, the University Honors College, and a wide range of degree programs across its 16 Pittsburgh campus undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. There are eight graduate and professional schools that offer guaranteed admission to outstanding freshmen. Special programs include the University Center for International Studies certificate programs; the Engineering Co-Op Education Program; and a wide range of internship and volunteer outreach opportunities. As it is located in the Oakland section of the very livable city of Pittsburgh, Pitt students have easy access to all that the city has to offer in the way of cultural events, professional sports, and other kinds of entertainment. |
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