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We Will Cultivate
Student Success

A Pitt Education Is in Strong Demand

First-year applications surpassed last year’s record.*

Applications rise from 58,415 to 60,892

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
4-year graduation rates rose from 71.7% to 73%

Six-year graduation rate

last year vs. this year
4-year graduation rates rose from 84.3% to 85%

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 Online 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.