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49.1%Acceptance
$21,524Tuition
20,189Students
84%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$66,125Earnings
#6 in PennsylvaniaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

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

Net price by family income bracket
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

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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.

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