University of Pittsburgh acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Pittsburgh, PA · public · 20,370 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 59.5% Fall 2025 · ↑1.4 pts
SAT, middle 50% ~1280–1450 Enrolled, Fall 2025 · approximate
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Pitt's admissions site.

Chances at Pitt
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Likely
72–95%
  • Your SAT 1500 is above the middle 50% of enrolled students (about 1280–1450).
  • Only 40.3% of enrolled students sent an SAT, so that middle 50% may run high.
  • Pitt admits 59.5% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-optional for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

Pitt acceptance rate by year

38,477 of 64,724 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 58.1% for Fall 2024.

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 201520172019202120232025 59.5%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202564,72438,47759.5%Common Data Set
Fall 202460,89835,37258.1%IPEDS
Fall 202358,41629,03449.7%IPEDS
Fall 202253,07226,07949.1%IPEDS
Fall 202134,65623,10966.7%IPEDS
Fall 202032,54920,79163.9%IPEDS
Fall 201932,09118,18056.6%IPEDS
Fall 201829,85717,69659.3%IPEDS
Fall 201727,67916,52859.7%IPEDS
Fall 201629,17516,16555.4%IPEDS
Fall 201530,62616,50353.9%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

Pitt deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Pitt Application or Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Pitt's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Priority deadline Apply by Decisions —
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at Pitt

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

SAT, middle 50% ~1280–1450
40040.3% sent a score1600

Approximate: reading and math ranges added.

ACT, middle 50% 29–33
1Enrolled, Fall 202536
Average high school GPA 4.06
Weighted, 99.8% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.059.0%
  • 3.75–3.9919.0%
  • 3.50–3.7414.0%
  • 3.25–3.496.0%
  • 3.00–3.241.0%
  • 2.50–2.990.0%

What counts

What Pitt weighs

From section C7 of Pitt's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Essays

Important

  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience
  • Demonstrated interest

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • First-generation status
  • Where you live
  • State residency

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Alumni relation
  • Religious affiliation

Waitlist

Pitt waitlist

6,245 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 3,198 accepted it, and 84 were admitted from it (2.6% of those who stayed on).

Cost

What Pitt costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Pitt's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$22,736
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$43,432
Per year
Average net price$29,362
After grants, aided students
Open Pitt's net price calculator

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FAQ

Questions about Pitt admissions

What is Pitt's acceptance rate?

Pitt admitted 38,477 of 64,724 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 59.5%. That is up from 58.1% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is Pitt test-optional for 2026–27?

Yes. Pitt is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.

When are Pitt's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Priority deadline: December 1, 2026. Check Pitt's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

What SAT score do you need for Pitt?

There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored about 1280–1450 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 40.3% of them sent a score. A score at or above about 1450 is in the top quarter of enrolled students. This range is approximate: it adds the college's reading and math section ranges, because no total-score range is published.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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