A Pitt Education Is in Strong Demand
First-year applications surpassed last year’s record.*
We Will Cultivate
Student Success
Placement Rates Surge to 98%
A record 98% of Pitt graduates had a job or graduate school placement within six months of earning their degree.*
Pitt Students Are Graduating With Less Debt
Among Fiscal Year 2024 degree recipients, 45% graduated without debt.*
Pitt Is a Nine-Time Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students
Pitt was named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students. Since the 2013-14 cycle, the University has earned this prestigious accolade nine times and has produced 114 Fulbrighters.*
Student Awards
Pitt students experienced a strong showing
for top awards this year, including:
22
Gilman Scholars
5
Boren Awards
2
Goldwater Scholars
2
Voyager Scholars
1
Pickering Fellow
Record-High Four- and Six-Year Grad Rates
Pitt’s four-year graduation rate rose to 73%, and the six-year rate rose to 85.5%, setting new records for the University.*
Four-year graduation rate
last year vs. this year
Six-year graduation rate
last year vs. this year
First-year Pell Grant Recipients Grew Nearly 30%*
*Data reflects undergraduates on the Pittsburgh campus only.
Key Initiatives Launched
Pitt Emphasizes
Student Well-Being
The WISHES Survey, piloted in spring 2024, launched campuswide in fall 2024.
Pitt Excels Online
The newly created Center for Excellence in Digital Education will enhance the University’s online, hybrid and continuing education programs, increase accessibility and affordability, and address workforce needs locally and beyond.
Pitt Prioritizes Access and Affordability
Finish Line Grants began in fall 2024.