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University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

14% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Pitt enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$13,420
Total Cost of Attendance	$38,105

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$14,709	$58,836
$30-48k	$18,371	$73,484
$48-75k	$23,192	$92,768
$75-110k	$31,567	$126,268
$110k+	$36,008	$144,032

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Pittsburgh

14.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$24,250

Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Pittsburgh Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$66,125

Median Earnings (10yr)

$24,250

Median Debt

2.7x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Pittsburgh — 2.7x ratio is solid — most graduates can comfortably manage their student loans.

University of Pittsburgh True Cost by Family Income

14% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Pitt enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$14,709	$58,836
$30-48k	$18,371	$73,484
$48-75k	$23,192	$92,768
$75-110k	$31,567	$126,268
$110k+	$36,008	$144,032

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$13,420
Total Cost of Attendance	$38,105

Financial Aid & Student Debt

14.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$24,250

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$54,240

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

University of Pittsburgh Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Pittsburgh actually cost per year?

University of Pittsburgh's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $38,105/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $24,769/yr, a 35% discount off sticker price.

Does University of Pittsburgh offer good financial aid?

14% of University of Pittsburgh students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Pittsburgh also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Pittsburgh requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at University of Pittsburgh?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $14,709/yr at University of Pittsburgh after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $36,008/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is University of Pittsburgh worth the cost?

University of Pittsburgh graduates earn a median of $66,125 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $152,420 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.