University of Pittsburgh Bradford

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Bradford, PA
  • 0 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

Overview

Total enrollment

1,009
University of Pittsburgh Bradford overview
University of Pittsburgh Bradford overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, a regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh system, is situated on 317 acres in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in northwestern Pennsylvania, approximately 70 miles south of Buffalo, New York. Established in 1963, the campus features modern academic buildings and residential facilities nestled within a rural, wooded setting. UPitt-Bradford operates as a four-year undergraduate institution offering liberal arts and pre-professional programs, with notable strengths in nursing, business management, and computer information systems. The campus provides traditional dormitory housing for students and maintains NCAA Division III athletic programs, competing as the Panthers in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference.

Ratings

Pitt-Bradford is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    9 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate
University of Pittsburgh Bradford admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1010/1200
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/28
  • GPA 3.28

Acceptance Rate

88.5%
University of Pittsburgh Bradford applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 8.3%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Pennsylvania Resident Tuition

$14,770

Out of State Resident Tuition

$26,644

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of Pittsburgh Bradford
  • Tuition $14,770
  • Books and Supplies $738
  • Other Fees $1,110
  • Room and Board $11,696
  • Budget for Other Expenses $4,810
  • Total One Year Cost $33,124

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$58,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 21% of students major in Business, 20% in Health Professions, and 10% in Education.

  • Business 21%
  • Health Professions 20%
  • Education 10%
  • Social Sciences 9%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215266.

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Last updated: August 2026