1. University of Pittsburgh
By: Anthony Serventi

2. History
1787
Founded by Hugh Henry Brackenridge in 1787, originally named Pittsburgh Academy.
1830
In 1830, the University moves into a large building on Third St. in downtown Pittsburgh.
1909
Later in 1909, Pitt adopts its team mascot, the panther.

3. Description Public Located in Pittsburgh, PA Urban setting
Large enrollment
Somewhat selective acceptance rate (55%)
Co-ed school
No religious affiliation
Tuition rates:
In-state: $33,250/Out of state: $44,812

4. Application

5. Academics Average GPA: 3.48-3.71 Average SAT: 1150/ ACT: 23
No application deadline
There are around courses offered every year.
Classes range from introductory courses to upper level seminars.
14:1 student to teacher ratio

6. Surrounding Area Activities
Professional Sports teams (Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins)
Award Winning Restaurants
Famous History Museums
Tourist sights (ex. Mt. Washington and the strip district.)

7. Financial Aid/Scholarships
44% of financial aid Pitt gives to students is for grants/scholarships.
Types of scholarships- Chancellor’s Scholarship, Diversity Scholarship, and Stamps Scholarship.
56% is given as loans

8. Career Services
The School of Education (SOE) provides employment/internship resources and career advising to all SOE students and alumni
Pitt works alongside company employers and connects them to Pitt students to give them the best chance for a job opportunity.

9. Social Activities All Division 1 sports teams
Intramural sports teams (ex. Basketball, soccer, volleyball)
Clubs (ex. Photography, forensics, student government)
Volunteer work
Fraternities /sororities

10. On-Campus Living Offers on-campus living all four years
Rooms to live in range from single rooms to quadruple suites
Different locations for students to stay:
Litchfield Towers*
Sutherland Hall
Holland Hall
Forbes Hall
Mark A. Nordenberg Hall
Bruce Hall

11. Meal Plans Meal plan costs range from $1,500-$2,325
Meals roll over into the next semester if you maintain the same meal plan you had the previous semester.
Dining facilities are open when undergraduate classes are in session with the exceptions of Thanksgiving and Winter break.

12. Academics
Being Placed on Academic Probation (AP)- results in academic suspension, attend a mandatory meeting with the Director of Student Mentoring.
Most Popular Majors: Business Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Health Professions and Related Programs, Social Sciences, Engineering and Psychology.

13. List of Questions
1. How much free time do you have to go see places in Pittsburgh?
2. Is there a curfew?
3. Is alcohol allowed if student is over 21?
4. How many branch campuses are there?
5. How many credits are needed to graduate?
6. What classes are mandatory to take?
7. What if you miss class because of a school sports team conflict?
8. Exactly, how many majors are offered?
9. What percentage of students enroll graduate in four years?
10. What percentage of students finish college with the same major they started with?

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15. Works Cited
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