Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $21,524 for Pennsylvania residents and $39,890 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.11% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 6.89% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Pitt is $21,977 for Pennsylvania residents and $42,637 for out-of-state students which is a 6.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.11% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 6.89% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,338 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.26% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 11.60% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Pennsylvania schools with tuition changes from last year at Pennsylvania colleges tuition change page.
Pitt Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$21,080 $37,320$15,232
2023-2024$21,524$39,890$16,338
Change % 2023-20242.11%6.89%7.26%
2024-2025$21,977$42,637$17,524
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - COA
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $27,064 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $45,034 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Pitt is $28,019 for Pennsylvania residents and $46,618 for out-of-state students which is a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $39,618 for in-state and $50,634 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Pittsburgh Law School page. The medical school tuition is $64,606 for in-state and $67,072 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine page.
Pitt Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$26,142 $43,504$15,232
2023-2024$27,064$45,034$16,338
Change % 2023-20243.53%3.52%7.26%
2024-2025$28,019$46,618$17,524
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Pitt. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $840 for Pennsylvania residents and $1,603 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,038 for Pennsylvania residents and $1,789 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$823$1,500
2023-2024$840$1,603
2024-2025$857$1,713
Graduate2022-2023$1,003$1,728
2023-2024$1,038$1,789
2024-2025$1,074$1,852
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$21,524$39,890
Florida State University$5,656$18,786
The Pennsylvania State University$15,890$25,574
University of Notre Dame$62,693
Syracuse University$63,061
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$8,989$39,330

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Pitt?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Pitt is $90,811 for Pennsylvania residents and $175,631 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$21,986$22,457$22,938$23,430$90,811
Out-of-State$41,436$43,042$44,710$46,443$175,631
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$22,457$22,938$23,430$23,933$92,758
Out-of-State$43,042$44,710$46,443$48,243$182,438
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$22,938$23,430$23,933$24,446$94,747
Out-of-State$44,710$46,443$48,243$50,113$189,508
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$23,430$23,933$24,446$24,970$96,778
Out-of-State$46,443$48,243$50,113$52,055$196,853
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$23,933$24,446$24,970$25,505$98,853
Out-of-State$48,243$50,113$52,055$54,072$204,482

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $162,250 for Pennsylvania residents and $247,069 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$39,271$40,117$41,015$41,933$162,250
Out-of-State$58,722$60,702$62,757$64,888$247,069
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$40,117$40,985$41,903$42,842$165,767
Out-of-State$60,702$62,757$64,888$67,099$255,446
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$40,985$41,876$42,814$43,775$169,373
Out-of-State$62,757$64,888$67,099$69,391$264,135
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$41,876$42,788$43,748$44,730$173,070
Out-of-State$64,888$67,099$69,391$71,767$273,145
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$42,788$43,724$44,706$45,710$176,859
Out-of-State$67,099$69,391$71,767$74,232$282,488

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $116,262 for Pennsylvania residents and $201,081 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$27,774$28,620$29,518$30,436$116,262
Out-of-State$47,225$49,205$51,260$53,391$201,081
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$28,620$29,488$30,406$31,345$119,779
Out-of-State$49,205$51,260$53,391$55,602$209,458
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$29,488$30,379$31,317$32,278$123,385
Out-of-State$51,260$53,391$55,602$57,894$218,147
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$30,379$31,291$32,251$33,233$127,082
Out-of-State$53,391$55,602$57,894$60,270$227,157
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$31,291$32,227$33,209$34,213$130,871
Out-of-State$55,602$57,894$60,270$62,735$236,500

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$21,524$584$16,338$39,890$584 $16,338
Graduate$27,064 $584$16,338$45,034 $584$16,338
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