University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA 15260

www.pitt.edu

General College Information:

Public 4-year university, founded 1787.

Urban campus setting on 132 acres, located 3 miles east of downtown Pittsburgh (population=320,000).

Semester-based academic year

Total Student Population (approx.): 24,000 undergraduates; 8000 graduate students; 1800 professional/other.

Undergraduates (approx.): 89% full-time; 85% from Pennsylvania; 14% minorities (9% African-American; 4% Asian-American; 1% Hispanic-American; <1% Native American); <1% international students; 52% women.

On-Campus Housing:
Undergrad: Guaranteed for freshman year; 36% of students live on-campus.
Graduate: Available to single and married students.

Annual Tuition and Fees for FT Students (approx.):  (To check the most current rates: Current Rates)
Undergrads - Engineering: $17,150 state resident; $27,830 non-resident
Grad Students - Engineering: $22,290 state resident; $36,030 non-resident

Annual Room and Board (approx.): $9200

ROTC Program Offered On-Campus?: Yes (Army, Air Force)

Virtual Tour:  Access via www.pitt.edu

Engineering Program Information:

Program Name: School of Engineering (www.engr.pitt.edu)

Engineering Student Population (approx.): 2000 undergraduates; 550 graduate students (275 master's; 275 doctoral)

Engineering Departments:

Bioengineering (BE)

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (CPE)

Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)

Industrial Engineering (IE)

Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science (MEMS)

Degrees Offered: (B=Bachelor's; M=Master's; D=Doctorate)

Major

Dept B M D

Bioengineering

BE X X X

Chemical Engineering

CPE X X X

Civil Engineering

CEE X* X** X**

Computer Engineering

ECE X    

Electrical Engineering

ECE X X X

Engineering Physics

MEMS X    

Industrial Engineering

IE X X X

Materials Science and Engineering

MEMS X X X

Mechanical Engineering

MEMS X X X

* - Specializations offered in:

Construction Management

Environmental Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Water Resources

** - Concentrations offered in:

Construction Management and Sustainability

Environmental and Water Resources

Geotechnical and Pavements Engineering

Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Undergraduate Engineering Admissions Statistics (2009):

Offered Admission/Applied (% Accepted): 1802/2841 (63%)

Enrolled/Offered Admission (% Enrolled): 473/1802 (26%)

Notable Engineering Program Rankings:

A Top 20 Graduate Program specifically in (per US News):

Biomedical Engineering (# 12)
Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering (# 17)

Other Information Regarding The School And Its Engineering Program:

A detailed profile of this school's engineering program is provided online at the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) website at: http://profiles.asee.org

Contact Information:

Entity

Website

Mailing Address

Phone / Email

General College Contacts:

Main Website/
Phone Number

www.pitt.edu

 

412-624-4141

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (Undergraduate)

www.oafa.pitt.edu

Alumni Hall
4227 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

412-624-7488
see website for email

Graduate Studies (Admissions, Financial Aid, etc.)

www.pitt.edu/~graduate

801 Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh PA 15260

Contact the specific program of interest.

Housing Services

www.pc.pitt.edu/housing

 

412-648-1100
see website for email

Engineering Program Contacts:

School of Engineering

www.engr.pitt.edu

240 Benedum Hall
3700 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

412-624-9809

Dept of Bioengineering

www.engr.pitt.edu/bioengineering

749 Benedum Hall
3700 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

412-383-9713
bio@engrng.pitt.edu

Dept of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

www.engr.pitt.edu/chemical

1249 Benedum Hall
3700 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

412-624-9630
che@engrng.pitt.edu

Dept of Civil and Environmental Engineering

www.engr.pitt.edu/civil

949 Benedum Hall
3700 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

412-624-9870
cee@engrng.pitt.edu

Dept of Electrical and Computer Engineering

www.engr.pitt.edu/electrical

348 Benedum Hall
3700 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

412-624-8000
ece@ee.pitt.edu

Dept of Industrial Engineering

www.engr.pitt.edu/industrial

Benedum Hall
3700 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

412-624-9830
ie@engrng.pitt.edu

Dept of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

www.engr.pitt.edu/mems

648 Benedum Hall
3700 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

412-624-9784
pittmems@engr.pitt.edu

Computer Engineering Program

www.engr.pitt.edu/computer

348 Benedum Hall
3700 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

412-624-8000
computer@ee.pitt.edu

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