It's not just about the numbers

It's about what's possible.

Top 30 Patent Producer

Ranking No. 28 in U.S. patents among global universities, Pitt is a powerhouse in research and innovation.

Seven-fold
increase

in National Academy
membership

Pitt achieved remarkable seven-fold growth in National Academy of Engineering and Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences membership in 2024.

98% Placement Post-Graduation

The Class of 2023 achieved an outstanding career outcomes rate, highlighting the success of our world-class education and the dedication of our graduates.

Top 20 HERD ranking

In the 2023 Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) survey, Pitt ranked No. 17 out of 900 institutions.

65+ startups launched in
5 years

Pitt startup companies are built from the groundbreaking discoveries of our researchers.

Top
Fulbright
Producer

Pitt was named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students and Scholars for the 2023-24 academic year by the U.S. Department of State.

$1.4B in research expenditures

Our investment in research enables discoveries that matter in our city, our state and our world.

Top 5% Global Ranking

U.S. News and World Report ranks Pitt No. 47 on its list of best global universities.