The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a state-related public research university in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, founded in 1787 — one of the oldest universities in the United States. With about 19,500 undergraduate and 8,500 graduate students, Pitt is famous for its iconic 42-story Cathedral of Learning (the second-tallest education building in the world). Notable academic strengths include medicine, philosophy of science, business (Katz/College of Business Administration), engineering, and the health sciences. The Panthers compete in NCAA Division I in the ACC. A first-year residency…
