The University’s Schools, Colleges, and Regional Campuses

Pitt’s schools and colleges are at the heart of the University’s academic mission. As part of Pitt’s 225th anniversary observance, the Pitt Chronicle pays tribute to the schools, colleges, and regional campuses that are cornerstones of Pitt’s legacy of ‘building better lives,’ not only for their students, but also for the communities in which they reside.

The Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences was founded in 1822; the school has 92,897 alumni.

The Swanson School of Engineering was founded in 1846; the school has 26,890 alumni.

The School of Pharmacy was found in 1878; the school has 5,128 alumni.

The School of Medicine was founded in 1886; the school has more than 11,000 alumni.

The School of Law was founded in 1895; the school has 9,622 alumni.

The School of Dental Medicine was founded in 1896; the school has 7,987 alumni.

The School of Education was founded in 1910; the school has 34,054 alumni.

The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration was founded in 1923; the school has 27,525 alumni.

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown was founded in 1927; it has 19,465 alumni.

The College of General Studies was founded in 1932; the college has 17,912 alumni.

The School of Social Work was founded in 1934; the school has 9,821 alumni.

The School of Nursing was founded in 1939; the school has 10,718 alumni.

The Graduate School of Public Health was founded in 1948; the school has 5,992 alumni.

The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs was founded in 1957; the school has 6,974 alumni.

The School of Information Sciences was founded in 1961; the school has 12,712 alumni.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford was founded in 1963; it has 9,767 alumni.

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg was founded in 1963; it has 6,198 alumni.

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville was founded in 1963; it has 807 alumni.

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences was founded in 1969; the school has 9,166 alumni.

The University Honors College was founded in 1987; students taking Honors College classes receive their degrees through Pitt’s other academic units.