The University of Pittsburgh is a major public research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, anchored by the iconic Cathedral of Learning, the tallest academic building in the Western Hemisphere. Pitt is nationally ranked in philosophy, nursing, and the health sciences, and its partnership with UPMC provides students exceptional opportunities in biomedical research and clinical training.
Mascot: Panther
Notable Alumni
Gene Kelly (legendary dancer and actor)•Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers' Neighborhood)•Mike Ditka (NFL Hall of Fame coach)
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Safety
Pitt Police patrol the Oakland campus area 24/7 with emergency blue-light phones, late-night escorts, and electronic dorm access. Campus crime has dropped significantly in recent years.
Oakland is safer than many Pittsburgh neighborhoods and benefits from heavy student foot traffic. Property crime is more common than violent crime, and the area is generally walkable and well-lit.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
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