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University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Bradford, PA · Town · 995 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is best known for delivering a world-class Pitt degree within a personalized, supportive environment, featuring particularly strong programs in nursing, business management, criminal justice, and the natural sciences. The campus culture is close-knit and highly active, offering a vibrant residential experience with over 40 student organizations, NCAA Division III athletics, and small classes taught by dedicated faculty mentors who know students by name. Uniquely situated on a scenic 470-acre campus adjacent to the Allegheny National Forest, Pitt-Bradford provides students with unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation and hands-on environmental research while maintaining an affordable tuition rate that offers exceptional return on investment.


Wikipedia:The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is a state-related college in Bradford Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1963, it is a baccalaureate degree-granting, regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh, conferring degrees in over 40 fields of study. In addition to its focus on undergraduate education, the campus hosts multiple research/teaching units of the University of Pittsburgh, including the Center for Rural Health Practice and the Allegheny Institute of Natural History, as well as the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center.

Location
Bradford, PA, 16701 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
BUF · Buffalo
69 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$30,478
Out-of-state COA
$42,352
Avg net price
$15,350
Room & board
$11,696
In-state tuition
$14,770
Out-of-state tuition
$26,644
Books & supplies
$738/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,138
$30–48k
$8,265
$48–75k
$17,407
$75–110k
$18,875
$110k+
$23,352
Admissions
Admit rate
89%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1125
Reading 510620
Math 500580
ACT midpoint
24
Composite 2028
English 2027
Math 2130
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
46%
4-yr on-time completion
40%
1st-yr retention
66%
Transfer-out rate
36%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
41%
Transferred
40%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
20%
Median earnings (6yr)
$54,240
Median earnings (10yr)
$66,125
Median debt
$24,250
Monthly loan payment
$257
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,750$28,150
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,438
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
47%
First-generation
21%
Median family income
$81,308
Independent students
8%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
8%
Black
10%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$54,240
10 years after entry
$66,125
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness28
Biology, General22
Criminal Justice and Corrections20
Computer and Information Sciences, General18
Business/Commerce, General15
Psychology, General13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9
Social Sciences, Other9
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing8
Visual and Performing Arts, General7
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions6
Security Science and Technology5
Sociology5
Accounting and Related Services5
Chemistry4
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences4
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Institutional
Endowment
$568,151
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
80%
Avg faculty salary
$9,088/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,392
Federal loan rate
62%

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