University of Pittsburgh
Pitt's test-optional program runs through Fall 2028 (Pittsburgh campus).
Data sourced from Common Data Set (Institutional), Institutional Website, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.
Preparation
This is helpful preparation, not a formal admission requirement.
Admissions
How admission works here
- Where you apply
- The Common App. Common App requirements grid
- Test scores
- Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. Pitt's test-optional program runs through Fall 2028 (Pittsburgh campus). Pitt admissions
- Application fee
- $55. The Common App fee waiver is accepted. Common App requirements grid
My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.
- 1Research and Experimental Psychology
- 2Biology
- 3Nursing
- 4Finance
- 5Computer Science
- 6Marketing
- 7Political Science
- 8Neuroscience
- 9Quantitative Economics
- 10Information Technology Project Management
Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so University of Pittsburgh may call a major something slightly different.
Applying
Applying through the Common App
- Application fee
- $55
- Common App fee waiver
- Accepted
Source: Common App requirements grid, updated 2026-09-18. Anything not listed here wasn't stated in the grid, which is not the same as not required.
College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.
View official application requirementsMusic & Sports Tracks
Sports
Academics
Flagship Programs
Career & Major Pathways
None documented yet.
Cost
This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.
Financial Aid
What families actually paid, by household income
Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.
- Under $30,000
- $14,709
- $30,001 – $48,000
- $18,371
- $48,001 – $75,000
- $23,192
- $75,001 – $110,000
- $31,567
- Over $110,000
- $36,008
College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024
Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.
Scholarships and merit aid
Pitt offers merit scholarships to competitive applicants, particularly through its Honors College and early-deadline scholarship pool, so strong students should apply by the priority deadline to maximize merit consideration.
Campus
Campus Fit
*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024
†Pitt admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 20, 2026
‡Pitt admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026