
The University of Pittsburgh's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 58%, with 60,898 applicants and 35,372 students accepted. This represents a notable increase from 49.7% in 2023, which had 58,414 applicants and 29,034 accepted. The acceptance rate also reflected a rise from 49.1% in 2022 and a significant drop from 66.6% in 2021. Historically, the rates have fluctuated, ranging from a peak of 66.6% in 2021 to a low of 49.1% in 2022, indicating an increasing competitiveness in recent years.