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.

82 National Academy Members

From 2023-2024, Pitt achieved a remarkable 7x growth in National Academy membership.

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 in R&D Spending

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

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.