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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
17,989
Total Undergrads
Including 1,288 Part-time
3,705
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 3 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
52% Women
48% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Big East Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

7
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $995,545)
8
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $157,235)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 73 129 - -
Baseball 35 - - -
Basketball 16 18 - Yes
Football 110 - - -
Gymnastics - 16 - -
Soccer 26 24 Yes Yes
Softball - 17 - -
Swimming and Diving 27 34 - -
Tennis - 11 - -
Volleyball - 23 Yes Yes
Wrestling 30 - - -
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Rowing - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4.4%
Black/non-Hispanic 5.9%
Hispanic 1.5%
Non-resident alien 6.5%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 7.0%
Two or more races 0.7%
White/non-Hispanic 73.9%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 5%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
  • Hospital on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 39
Liquor Law Violation 169
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 7
Property Crime 50
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Shea from Montrose, PA
  • 3
  • “Dorm life is one of Pitt's weaker points. While its not awful, dorm life certainly isn't as good as you would probably find at a smaller private university. First of…”

  • Jan-11-2012 » Read More
  • Debra from Harrington Park, NJ
  • 4
  • “Freshman dorms are livable, located near popular academic buildings, and assist in creating friendships in that first year of college. Upperclassmen apartments and dorms are beautiful. The suites are extremely…”

  • Apr-26-2012 » Read More
  • Paige from Batavia, IL
  • 5
  • “Dorm life at the University of Pittsburgh is awesome. I lived in Forbes, home to the SPACE living learning community. Basically everyone in my dorm was a freshman engineer. This…”

  • May-09-2012 » Read More
  • Liz
  • 3
  • “If you get stuck in the older dorms, such as Holland or Brackenridge, be warned that there is no air conditioner. However, your RAs will welcome you into Pitt and…”

  • Mar-20-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Kendra from Harrisburg, PA
  • May-17-2013 I am a current student here

    Market is okay but it gets old quick, the Perch is much better. Don't be sucked in by the idea of Panther Funds, they are only good for laundry. But there are plenty of good places to eat in Oakland for cheap.

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  • 2
  • Sierra from Pittsburgh, PA
  • May-09-2013 I am a current student here

    There are a lot of options but I personally do not like the food the campus serves. Luckily, there are a zillion different restaurants down in Oakland to explore, so there is a lot to eat outside of a meal plan.

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  • 4
  • Aycia from Elkins Park, PA
  • Apr-11-2013 I am a current student here

    With all the great restaurants on campus, it's nearly impossible to not gain the freshman fifteen. But it's soooo worth it.

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  • 2
  • Molly from Pittsburgh, PA
  • Mar-16-2013 I am a current student here

    The campus food is less than edible, but the bright side is that your dining dollars can be used in various restaurants around the Oakland area.

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  • 3
  • Jessica from Palmyra, NJ
  • Mar-11-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is variable. After a while, you just get sick of the food. However, there are many options, as long as you're not a vegetarian.

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  • 3
  • Yash from Pittsburgh, PA
  • Mar-10-2013 I am a current student here

    The campus dining locations contain average food quality, however, the local vendors are present in great variety.

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  • 4
  • Katelyn from East Stroudsburg, PA
  • Feb-28-2013 I am a current student here

    Market is actually great. Not even comparable to high school lunch! There are a lot of other great places to eat too. The basement of the cathedral is probably my favorite.

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  • 4
  • Julissa from Quakertown, PA
  • Feb-28-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    I've heard they had pretty good food, but even if I choses not to eat on campus, Pittsburgh has a lot of options.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Katelyn from East Stroudsburg, PA
  • Feb-28-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life isn't that big here, but you definitely see people sporting their letters. They do a lot for the community however if you aren't interested in joining one, don't stress over it! There are plenty other ways to get involved.

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  • 0
  • ActiveChild
  • Feb-08-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is pretty active. A lot of frats and sorority girls walking around in their hoodies. They have a lot of parties and you can get in if you know the right people.

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  • 0
  • Anna from Pittsburgh, PA
  • Dec-29-2012 I am a current student here

    Only a small percent of the Pitt students join or participate in Greek Life. Reasons why are that there are more options in other clubs and Greek Life require much time and commitment. But for those who are interested in Greek Life, hazing is prohibited and frowned upon so therefore, no worries!

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  • 0
  • Tracy from PA
  • Oct-23-2012 I am a current student here

    A lot of my friends are a part of Greek Life and said it was the best decision they have ever made. Although it isn't for everyone, rushing in the fall is an option to see if it is for you.

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