Pitt's acceptance rate in recent years?

Hey everyone! I'm looking at applying to the University of Pittsburgh and I was wondering if anyone has any information on their acceptance rate in recent years? I know college applications have become even more competitive, so just trying to gauge whether Pitt is a realistic option for me. Thanks heaps!

Hey there! You're right that college applications have become increasingly competitive over recent years. The University of Pittsburgh, also known as Pitt, has also seen some fluctuations in its acceptance rate. Currently, the acceptance rate is right around 50%.

Keep in mind, though, that your personal chances of being accepted will depend on a variety of factors such as your grades, test scores (if submitting them), and extracurricular activities. Additionally, Pitt practices holistic admissions, so they'll also consider factors like your application essays and recommendations. So, while knowing the acceptance rate can give you a rough idea of the selectivity of a school, it's possible your own chances of getting in are much better.

If you want to know your personal odds of acceptance at Pitt, consider checking out CollegeVine's free chancing engine, which factors in all quantifiable elements of your application (grades, course rigor, test scores if you have them, extracurriculars, etc.) to provide you with a personalized percentage reflecting how likely you are to get in: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator. You can also adjust various factors to see how, for example, a slightly higher GPA or a leadership position in an extracurricular would boost your odds.

It's always a good idea to apply to a mix of schools, including reach, match, and safety schools. Regardless of which category Pitt falls into, the chancing engine can also help you flesh out the rest of your college list, as it can give you personalized odds at hundreds of schools, not just Pitt.

Best of luck with your applications!