Our Students
At the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, we want applicants who will make exceptional doctors. We try very hard to achieve a class that is diverse in regard to academic, socioeconomic, experiential, and ethnic background. Since our curriculum includes considerable time spent in small-group learning, we look for students interested in collegial relationships with peers and faculty. Lastly, we want our students to enjoy a full, rich life while they are here at medical school, so we are attracted to candidates who have a variety of interest in addition to medicine."
-Beth Piraino, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Our Incoming Class by the Numbers:
| Number of Applicants | 5,202 |
| Class size | 150 |
| Average age: | 23 |
| Age range: | 21-39 |
| Percentage of in-state residents | 28% |
| Percentage of females for entering class | 46% |
| Percentage of Under-represented minorities | 14% |
| Percentage of Science and Math Majors | 63% |
| Matriculants with: |
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| Baccalaureate Degree | 100% |
| Graduate Degree(s) | 13% |
| Proportion of Accepted Applicants with Relevant Experience: |
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| Community Service/Volunteer (not Medical/Clinical) | 73% |
| Community Service/Volunteer (Medical/Clinical) | 87% |
| Research | 91% |
