Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $21,524
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $39,890
- Average Net Price
- $30,074
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 13.8%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $13,420
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,978
- Books & Supplies
- $584
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $35,528
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,250
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 75.3%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 37.2%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 13.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $17,007 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $18,397 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $26,179 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $31,931 |
| $110,001+ | $34,824 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Pitt families pay around $30,000 annually, well below the $39,890 out-of-state sticker price. Low-income students (under $30,000 family income) pay just $17,007 per year after aid. Middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 face $31,931 annually. Over four years, total costs range from $68,000 to $139,000 depending on family income.
Graduates carry a median debt of $24,250, translating to $257 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $66,125 ten years out, most handle this burden comfortably. The university distributes $19 million in athletic scholarships across 527 student-athletes. Only 37% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families manage costs without heavy borrowing.
In-state students get the strongest value proposition at $21,524 tuition. Low-income families benefit most from Pitt's financial aid structure, while high earners pay close to full freight.
Graduates carry a median debt of $24,250, translating to $257 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $66,125 ten years out, most handle this burden comfortably. The university distributes $19 million in athletic scholarships across 527 student-athletes. Only 37% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families manage costs without heavy borrowing.
In-state students get the strongest value proposition at $21,524 tuition. Low-income families benefit most from Pitt's financial aid structure, while high earners pay close to full freight.
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