BS/MD PROGRAM · CDS 2024-2025 (Admissions/Enrollment), 2023-2024 (Test Scores/GPA)
University of Pittsburgh — Guaranteed Admit Program (GAP) BS/MD
Pittsburgh, PA 19,729 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
BS/MD8-Year
Accept
58.1%
Yield
12.9%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1270–1450
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
640–720
SAT Math (mid 50%)
630–730
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
29–33
GPA (avg, admitted)
4.13
GPA NOTEAverage high school GPA of 4.13; 48% in top tenth of high school graduating class, 81% in top quarter.
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling | August 30 | — | Rolling admission starting August 30th. |
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$41,662
Total COA
$57,804
Avg need-based aid
$13,832
Avg merit award
$11,033
Net price after avg need aid
$43,972
Pitt GAP meets 67% of demonstrated need on average.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Pitt GAP's AP Policy
The University of Pittsburgh grants credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5. The amount of credit varies by exam and score.
Min score
3
Credit cap
-1 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application essayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Considered
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
The University of Pittsburgh's mission is to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs, engage in research and scholarly activities that advance knowledge, cooperate with institutions to transfer knowledge, offer continuing education, and make its expertise available to the community.
Distilled Themes
Academic excellenceResearch and innovationCommunity engagementGlobal perspectiveStudent success
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01A deep and demonstrated commitment to a career in medicine, not just a high GPA and test scores.
- 02A proactive approach to seeking out research and volunteer opportunities.
- 03Strong personal character and leadership skills.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrated interest in medicine through medically-related experiences.
- 02Strong academic performance, especially in science and math.
- 03Leadership qualities and a commitment to community service.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- Lack of medically-related experiences or volunteer work
- Generic essays that don't show a specific interest in Pitt's program
- Applying with the bare minimum academic requirements
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
NursingBusinessEconomicsEngineeringCenter for NeuroscienceCenter for Vaccine Research
BS/MD Detail
Accelerated medical track specifics.
Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP); University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; 8 years; Not specified; MCAT required (517 minimum); 3.70 GPA to maintain.
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Rolling Admission
Non-binding
University of Pittsburgh has a rolling admission policy.
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Early Decision I
Not offered
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Early Decision II
Not offered
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Early Action
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Regular Decision
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
TrackedWeight: Important
The University of Pittsburgh considers demonstrated interest important, tracking engagement in both on-campus and virtual events.
What they watch
- Campus visit
- Virtual info session
Coach action
Attend an on-campus or virtual information session to demonstrate interest.
Provenance