Pitt-Bradford Admission Requirements
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Pitt-Bradford Admission Overview
Pitt-Bradford admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Pitt-Bradford admitted 88.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.28 GPA (B+) and SAT 1010-1200 / ACT 20-28. Pitt-Bradford is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Pitt-Bradford is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Pitt-Bradford Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Pittsburgh Bradford
Acceptance Rate
The Pitt-Bradford acceptance rate is 88.5%. Last year, 3,608 of 4,075 applicants were admitted. That is the 78th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Pitt-Bradford and can you get accepted?
Pitt-Bradford is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of Pittsburgh Bradford typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.28. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Pitt-Bradford GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.28Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.28
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Pitt-Bradford typically have around a 3.28 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Pitt-Bradford is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #74 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Pitt-Bradford SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1010-1200Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
34%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 510
- Math 500
- Composite 1010
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 620
- Math 580
- Composite 1200
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Pitt-Bradford typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. Pitt-Bradford ranks #79 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1200
SAT policy
Pitt-Bradford is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Pitt-Bradford ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
20-28Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
3%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 21
- Composite 20
75th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 30
- Composite 28
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Pitt-Bradford typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 20–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Pitt-Bradford places #44 among colleges in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 28
ACT policy
You may apply to Pitt-Bradford without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
62% of University of Pittsburgh Bradford freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 28% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Pittsburgh Bradford and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Pittsburgh Bradford is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Pitt-Bradford is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.28 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1010-1200); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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GPA calculator: University of Pittsburgh Bradford GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026