Pitt 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,362

Cost of attendance at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,394

Cost of attendance at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was $22,996. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Pitt

Pitt net price calculator

$22,996

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Pitt for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$22,996	$650 (3%)	$15,534	$18,940	$24,784	$30,085	$32,989
2021	$22,346	$254 (1%)	$15,084	$17,691	$24,139	$29,274	$32,165
2020	$22,600	$1,440 (6%)	$20,075	$21,011	$25,110	$28,358	$31,201
2019	$24,040	$1,192 (5%)	$20,996	$22,422	$26,467	$30,138	$31,756
2018	$22,848	$724 (3%)	$21,247	$22,142	$26,245	$28,871	$31,213
2017	$23,572	$739 (3%)	$21,581	$22,498	$25,729	$29,414	$30,738
2016	$24,311	$822 (3%)	$22,062	$23,120	$25,982	$28,581	$30,975
2015	$23,489	$1,148 (5%)	$21,233	$22,959	$26,453	$29,745	$30,975
2014	$22,341	--	$20,132	$22,598	$25,108	$28,385	$29,598

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$36,394	$683 (2%)	$20,362	$15,316	$716
2021	$35,711	$738 (2%)	$19,679	$15,316	$716
2020	$34,973	$938 (3%)	$19,718	$14,500	$755
2019	$34,035	$685 (2%)	$19,080	$14,203	$752
2018	$33,350	$568 (2%)	$19,080	$13,497	$773
2017	$32,782	$394 (1%)	$18,618	$13,484	$680
2016	$32,388	$576 (2%)	$18,192	$13,434	$762
2015	$32,964	$838 (3%)	$17,772	$14,022	$1,170
2014	$32,126	$1,412 (5%)	$17,100	$13,874	$1,152
2013	$30,714	--	$16,590	$12,992	$1,132

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Pitt provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 8,760 dormitories available to its students at $6,880 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Pitt is $764 per month.
Does Pitt provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Pitt for one academic year is $4,940, which works out to $549 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Pitt estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $716.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Pitt estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,502

If living off-campus, with family: $3,502

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,502
How much is Pitt application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $55 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Pitt offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$795	$970
For out-of-state students	$1,421	$1,670

Housing and Meal

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,940	$6,880	N/A	8,760
2021	$4,700	$6,550	N/A	8,097
2020	$4,700	$6,550	N/A	8,097
2019	$4,650	$6,400	N/A	7,831
2018	$4,650	$6,300	N/A	7,831
2017	$4,650	$6,300	N/A	7,916
2016	$4,600	$6,300	N/A	7,859

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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