University of PittsburghTuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information

In-state
Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$38,446

Installment Plan Available

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Email
oafa@pitt.edu
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning February 10
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms RequiredCost
FAFSA Code is 008815Free
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
3,682 (83.9%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
2,126 (57.7%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,068 (97.3%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
258 (12.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
59%
Average Award
$18,134
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,771 (85.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,639
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,519 (73.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,618
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 182 (8.8%) of aid recipients
452 (10.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,740
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
13,428 (69.9%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
9,157 (68.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
8,894 (97.1%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,191 (13.4%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
59%
Average Award
$17,467
Need-Based Gift
Received by 7,459 (83.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,444
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 6,607 (74.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,604
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 823 (9.3%) of aid recipients
2,132(11.1%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $9,069
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
55%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$38,437
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Area/Ethnic Studies
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Library Science
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Religion/Biblical Studies
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Creative Writing
Debating
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Hobbies/Interests
Leadership
Memberships
Religious Involvement
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Educators
Children of Faculty/Staff
Children of Union Members/Company Employees
Children of Workers in Trades
Ethnic Background
First-Generation College Students
Handicapped Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Married Students
Members of Minorities
Out-of-State Students
Previous College Experience
Religious Affiliation
Spouses of Current Students
Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants
Veterans
Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Not reported
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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