University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Acceptance Rate
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 58,416
- Admitted
- 29,034
- Yield
- 15.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 53.1% in 2014–15 to 49.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 30,629 to 58,416 (+91%) over that period.
Its 49.7% rate makes University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus more selective than about 84% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 85%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (52.5% for women vs 46.1% for men, a 6.4-point gap). University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 15.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 30,629 | 16,271 | 53.1% | 3,847 |
| 2015–16 | 30,626 | 16,503 | 53.9% | 4,014 |
| 2016–17 | 29,175 | 16,165 | 55.4% | 3,954 |
| 2017–18 | 27,679 | 16,528 | 59.7% | 4,019 |
| 2018–19 | 29,857 | 17,696 | 59.3% | 4,125 |
| 2019–20 | 32,091 | 18,180 | 56.7% | 4,026 |
| 2020–21 | 32,549 | 20,791 | 63.9% | 4,230 |
| 2021–22 | 34,656 | 23,109 | 66.7% | 4,875 |
| 2022–23 | 53,072 | 26,079 | 49.1% | 4,390 |
| 2023–24 | 58,416 | 29,034 | 49.7% | 4,549 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 33,147 | 17,388 | 52.5% |
| Men | 25,269 | 11,646 | 46.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 640–720 | 41% |
| SAT Math | 630–730 | |
| ACT Composite | 29–33 | 12% |
How University of Pittsburgh compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's acceptance rate is 49.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (29,034 admitted of 58,416 applicants).
Is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus test optional?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus received 58,416 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 29,034.
What SAT score do you need for University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
Admitted students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus typically scored 640–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 630–730 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.1% in 2014–15 to 49.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.pitt.edu/.