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Get the most interesting and important stories from the University of Pittsburgh.Pitt is a Best Value College for 2025, according to the Princeton Review

The University of Pittsburgh yet again ranked among the nation’s best value colleges, according to the Princeton Review.
Out of more than 650 colleges and universities surveyed, Pitt landed among the top 50 public Best Value Colleges with a high return on investment. The rating is based on the University’s academic strength, affordability and career prospects for graduates.
Princeton Review also ranked Pitt among the top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact, based on student responses to questions about community service, student government, sustainability efforts and on-campus engagement.
[Explore the many ways Pitt can help you make an impact in the community.]
The rankings are the latest in a series of accolades for the University this year, including a “New Ivy” designation by Forbes and a top 20 ranking among U.S. universities granted utility patents.
Expanding access to higher education
If you have academic promise, you belong here, regardless of your financial situation. The University of Pittsburgh has launched several other affordability efforts in recent years including the Kessler Scholars Program, Panthers Forward, Pittsburgh Public Scholars, the Pittsburgh Admissions Collaboration, Pitt Fund$Me, the Coalition for College and Raise Me.