University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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School Location

4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

General information

(412) 624-4141

Type of institution:	Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid:	Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered:	Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates, Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificates, Bachelor degrees, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Masters degrees, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificates, Doctor's degrees, First-Professional degrees
Carnegie classification:	Research Universities (very high research activity)
Number of students:	27,020 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:	$ 45

Mission

The University of Pittsburgh, founded in 1787, is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. As one of the nation's distinguished comprehensive universities, the resources of the University constitute an invaluable asset for the intellectual, economic, and social enrichment of Pennsylvania, while the international prestige of the University enhances the image of Pennsylvania throughout the world. The University's mission is to: Provide high-quality undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and professional fields, with emphasis upon those of special benefit to the citizens of Pennsylvania. Offer superior graduate programs in the arts and sciences and the professions that respond to the needs of Pennsylvania, as well as to the broader needs of the nation and the world. Engage in research, artistic, and scholarly activities that advance learning through the extension of the frontiers of knowledge and creative endeavor. Cooperate with industrial and governmental institutions to transfer knowledge in science, technology, and health care. Offer continuing education programs adapted to the personal enrichment, professional upgrading, and career advancement interests and needs of adult Pennsylvanians. Make available to local communities and public agencies the expertise of the University in ways that are consistent with the primary teaching and research functions and contribute to social, intellectual, and economic development in the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world. The trustees, faculty, staff, students, and administration of the University are dedicated to accomplishing this mission, to which they pledge their individual and collective efforts, determined that the University shall continue to be counted among the prominent institutions of higher education throughout the world.

Tuition and Fees	2009-2008	2008-2007	2007-2006
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
In-State	$ 13,642	$ 12,876	$ 12,138
Out of State	$ 23,290	$ 22,386	$ 21,456
Books and Supplies	$ 1,030	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
On-Campus
Room and board	$ 8,600	$ 8,300	$ 7,800
Other Expenses	$ 2,840	$ 2,760	$ 2,760
Off Campus
Room and board	$ 8,600	$ 8,300	$ 7,800
Other Expenses	$ 2,676	$ 2,760	$ 2,760
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses	$ 2,676	$ 2,600	$ 2,600

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of Aid	Percentage of students receiving aid	Average amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship)	15%	$ 4,002
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship)	23%	$ 3,132
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship)	26%	$ 9,662
Loans to students	58%	$ 3,780

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