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The University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

Breakdown of “Social Life” at PITT/UPittsburgh-Pittsburgh

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By Gender
MalesB
FemalesB+
By Major
AccountingB
AnthropologyA
Architecture & Urban Planning DepartmentA+
BiologyA-
Business - Management and AdministrationB+
Chemical EngineeringB-
ChemistryB-
Civil EngineeringA-
CommunicationsC
Computer EngineeringA-
Computer ScienceB+
CriminalB
Cultures/CivilizationA+
EconomicsA-
EducationA
Electrical EngineeringA
Engineering DepartmentB-
EnglishC
FinanceB+
Geography and GeosciencesA-
History/Histories (art history/etc.)A-
KinesiologyB+
LinguisticsB+
MathA-
Mechanical EngineeringA+
Music - PerformanceD+
Neuroscience/Cognitive ScienceA
NursingA
OtherC
PharmacyB-
PhilosophyB+
Physical Therapy/Exercise ScienceA+
PhysicsD-
Political ScienceA-
PreLaw and LegalA+
PreMed and MedicalA-
PsychologyB
Public HealthA
School of InformationA
UndecidedC
Urban PlanningC+
Video/MediaA

Against similar schools

Social Life compared with similar schools in class.

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
 B+
Average of All Schools
 C+
Average of schools in class
 B

Harvard University
 B-
Cornell University
 B
New York University
 B
Syracuse University
 B
Princeton University
 B
University of Connecticut
 B
University of California - Berkeley
 B
F
A+

Social Life

... The social scene at Pitt is great ...Read full comment
... Most of what college is is drinking, and like honestly, I would be so bored if we didn't have such an active social scene ...Read full comment
... Pitt is the sort of school where the students are smart enough, the teaching is good enough, and there's enough around you, that if you want to b...Read full comment
... Social scene could be a lot better, being a fraternity member I have a lot to do every weekend but I don't know what everyone else whose under 21 ...Read full comment
... The social scene is good enough though the campus is downright shitty ...Read full comment
... Also, it is alway funny people think the social life is only a B at Pitt ...Read full comment
... The combination of the city, social scenes, academics, sports, research opportunities ...Read full comment
... The opportunities for enrichment intellectually, culturally, and socially are endless ...Read full comment
... The social scene can be overwhelming if you're not used to a large school ...Read full comment
... I find it really amusing how people transfer due to lack of social life at the university ...Read full comment
... Socialize, study, go to cultural/educational events, lectures, etc ...Read full comment
... Social life tends to revolve around house parties, although cops generally won't cite you for underage drinking unless you're very obviously i...Read full comment
... it's too far away and can be a bit antisocial ...Read full comment
... The social scene is active with lots to do ...Read full comment
... You would think by this being a large school there would be a more diverse social scene ...Read full comment
... Teachers are a mixed bag, but I've had some absolutely brilliant professors (highly recommend David Montgomery), and the department is great abou...Read full comment
... The social scene can be overwhelming if you're not used to a large school ...Read full comment
... If you love to party/like a big social scene, Pitt is the place to go ...Read full comment
... I tend to be a very social friendly person and reach out to many people of many cultures and races ...Read full comment
... Socially, once you turn 21 things become more fun, but for younger students there is very little to do at night ...Read full comment
... It is true that Pittsburgh doesn't have a whole lot to offer in term of social scenes, but it's getting better ...Read full comment
... Those of you who say there is no social life have a serious problem ...Read full comment
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