University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA
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    507 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Biology40 faculty avg h-index 30.5 #6 of 68 in Biology
    Graham Hatfull, Eberly Family Professor of Biotechnology, HHMI Professor h-index 92
    Mycobacteria are among some of the worst pathogens of humankind. Mycobacterium tuberculosis – the causative agent of human TB – infects a substantial portion of the world’s population and is responsible for over 1.5 millions deaths a year.
    Notable: “DNA sequence and expression of the B95-8 Epstein—Barr virus genome” (1984) · 2,058 citations
    Jeffrey L. Brodsky, Avinoff Professor of Biological Sciences h-index 79
    Our work focuses on understanding how misfolded proteins are recognized and destroyed in the cell, how molecular chaperones mediate protein quality control “decisions”, how cellular stress impacts protein homeostasis ("proteostasis"), and h
    Notable: “Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy in higher eukaryotes” (2008) · 2,040 citations
    Kirill Kiselyov, Professor h-index 77
    Fig 1: Monitoring membrane traffic in the endocytic pathway. Research in our lab is focused on the integrative function of the cell – its ability to gauge the functional status of its components and work as a complete, coordinated system. A
    Notable: “Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy in higher eukaryotes” (2008) · 2,040 citations
    Tia-Lynn Ashman, Distinguished Professor h-index 65
    Current work in the lab revolves around three major foci: 1) The contribution of polyploidy to functional and genomic biodiversity; 2) Ecological and evolutionary studies of separate sexes and sex chromosomes; and 3) The factors that shape
    Notable: “TRY plant trait database – enhanced coverage and open access” (2019) · 2,082 citations
    Pharmacy40 faculty avg h-index 22.9 #3 of 41 in Health Professions
    Sandra Kane-Gill, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Programmatic Innovation, Professor h-index 56
    C. Bernie Good, Adjunct Professor h-index 44
    Philip E Empey, Associate Professor h-index 40
    Dr. Empey's laboratory employs a bench-to-bedside approach to study pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenomics mechanisms of variation in drug response. This includes wet lab studies of drug transporter interactions, drug quantitation in various
    Patricia D Kroboth, Dean Emeritus, Distinguished Service Professor h-index 31
    Psychology39 faculty avg h-index 30.9 #10 of 89 in Psychology
    Jeffrey Cohn, Professor Emeritus h-index 98
    Notable: “The Extended Cohn-Kanade Dataset (CK+): A complete dataset for action unit and emotion-specified expression” (2010) · 4,148 citations
    Erika Forbes, Professor of Psychiatry h-index 69
    Notable: “Mental health and clinical psychological science in the time of COVID-19: Challenges, opportunities, and a call to action.” (2020) · 718 citations
    Peter J. Gianaros, Full Professor h-index 66
    Bo K, Kraynak TE, Kwon M, Sun M, Gianaros PJ, Wager TD (2024). A systems identification approach using Bayes factors to deconstruct the brain bases of emotion regulation. Nat Neurosci, 27, 975-987. Sentis AI, Rasero J, Gianaros PJ, Verstyne
    Notable: “Central role of the brain in stress and adaptation: Links to socioeconomic status, health, and disease” (2010) · 1,686 citations
    Dana H. Bovbjerg, Professor of Psychiatry h-index 63
    Notable: “Cancer-related fatigue: A systematic and meta-analytic review of non-pharmacological therapies for cancer patients.” (2008) · 421 citations
    Neuroscience36 faculty avg h-index 37 #6 of 41 in Neuroscience
    David A. Lewis, Thomas Detre Endowed Chair, Psychiatry (secondary) h-index 133
    Summary Functional architecture of the prefrontal cortex and schizophrenia.
    Notable: “Cortical inhibitory neurons and schizophrenia” (2005) · 2,311 citations
    Anthony A. Grace, Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience h-index 110
    Lie at the interface of neurobiology and psychiatry. Experiments conducted in his laboratory combine in vivo and in vitro electrophysiological recordings of identified neurons with behavioral and neuroanatomical techniques to study central
    Notable: “The Hippocampal-VTA Loop: Controlling the Entry of Information into Long-Term Memory” (2005) · 2,043 citations
    Marlene Behrmann, Professor, Ophthalmology (secondary appointment) h-index 85
    Research Insterests: Dr. Marlene Behrmann's research specializes in the cognitive basis of visual perception, with a specific focus on word, face, and object recognition. She is also interested in understanding the integrity and function of
    Notable: “What Is Special about Face Recognition? Nineteen Experiments on a Person with Visual Object Agnosia and Dyslexia but Normal Face Recognition” (1997) · 672 citations
    Susan R. Sesack, Professor h-index 62
    Es on the monoamine and cortical systems that regulate cognitive and emotional behaviors. These systems have been implicated in the pathophysiology of mental and affective disorders and represent the circuitry that is disrupted by substance
    Notable: “Topographical organization of the efferent projections of the medial prefrontal cortex in the rat: An anterograde tract‐tracing study with Phaseolus vulgaris leucoagglutinin” (1989) · 1,569 citations
    Finance35 faculty avg h-index 20 #13 of 40 in Finance
    Richard Franklin, Faculty h-index 54
    Notable: “Development of a triage protocol for critical care during an influenza pandemic” (2006) · 385 citations
    David J. Denis, Faculty h-index 52
    In the area of corporate finance. He is the author of over 50 published articles in leading peer-reviewed journals on topics related to corporate governance, corporate financial policies, corporate organizational structure, corporate va
    Notable: “Financial Constraints, Investment, and the Value of Cash Holdings” (2009) · 1,337 citations
    Dennis Galletta, Faculty h-index 40
    Human Factors of Electronic Commerce Behavioral Issues in Information Security Online Advertising Areas of Expertise Human Factors of Electronic Commerce Behavioral Issues in Information Security Awards and Honors Thomas H. O’Brien En
    Notable: “User Awareness of Security Countermeasures and Its Impact on Information Systems Misuse: A Deterrence Approach” (2008) · 1,162 citations
    CB Bhattacharya, Faculty h-index 37
    Marketing and Business Economics Awards and Honors Jan-Benedict E.M.Steenkamp Award for Long-Term Impact (2022) for the article, Reaping relational rewards from corporate social responsibility: The role of competitive positioning (Internati
    Notable: “Consumer–Company Identification: A Framework for Understanding Consumers’ Relationships with Companies” (2003) · 3,248 citations
    Nursing12 faculty avg h-index 13.1 #11 of 37 in Nursing
    Betty Braxter, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Associate Professor h-index 17
    Smoking cessation during pregnancy and relapse-prevention in young women. Currently, she is interested in utilizing doulas to provide a smoking relapse prevention intervention during postpartum. She is also interested in tobacco-rel
    Notable: “Effects of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Education and Training on Nursing Students’ Attitudes toward Working with Patients who Use Alcohol and Drugs” (2012) · 83 citations
    Susan Albrecht, Associate Professor Emeritus h-index 16
    Focus on women s health, smoking cessation during pregnancy, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and postpartum hemorrhage. In addition, she serves as Maternal-Child Faculty Expert (Principle Investigator, Dr. Ann Mitchell) on a study fu
    Notable: “Predictors of Condom Use Among Adolescent Thai Vocational Students” (2003) · 73 citations
    Michael Beach, Associate Professor h-index 14
    Notable: “Case Definitions, Diagnostic Algorithms, and Priorities in Encephalitis: Consensus Statement of the International Encephalitis Consortium” (2013) · 1,174 citations
    Sarah Anderson, Clinical Assistant Professor h-index 12
    Notable: “Diminished White Matter Injury over Time in a Cohort of Premature Newborns” (2014) · 79 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Pittsburgh. University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA reports an overall acceptance rate of 59.4%, an SAT middle 50% of 1280–1470, a class size of 4,596, and a yield of 13.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Top public research university with elite medical school and strong engineering. Rolling admissions — no separate early action rate published. $1B+ medical/health research portfolio.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Pittsburgh: key admissions facts

    University of Pittsburgh's overall acceptance rate is 59.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Pittsburgh's SAT middle-50% range is 1280–1470 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Pittsburgh is about 3.88 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Pittsburgh's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 13.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Pittsburgh for families earning under $75,000 is about $18,757 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Pittsburgh on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Pittsburgh cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $14,709 per year in net price at University of Pittsburgh, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $36,008 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $23,192 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Pittsburgh: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$14,709
    $30,001–$48,000$18,371
    $48,001–$75,000$23,192
    $75,001–$110,000$31,567
    Over $110,000$36,008

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Pittsburgh?

    University of Pittsburgh's overall acceptance rate is 59.4%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Pittsburgh?

    Admitted students at University of Pittsburgh typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1280–1470 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.88, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Pittsburgh?

    Getting into University of Pittsburgh is moderately selective: it admits 59.4% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Pittsburgh offer early decision or early action?

    University of Pittsburgh offers early action (non-binding).

    How much does University of Pittsburgh cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Pittsburgh — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $18,757 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Pittsburgh cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $14,709 per year in net price at University of Pittsburgh, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $36,008 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $23,192 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances.