University of Pittsburgh-Bradford — College Profile

About

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford combines the resources and prestige of the Pitt system with the personalized attention of a small college, offering standout programs in nursing, forensic science, criminal justice, and energy science. Students benefit from small class sizes, hands-on faculty mentorship, and a seamless pathway to relocate to the main Pittsburgh campus if they choose. Situated in the scenic foothills near the Allegheny National Forest, campus life is defined by a tight-knit, welcoming community with a distinctly outdoorsy culture and abundant field-based learning opportunities.

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

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Nearest airport from college

BUF · Buffalo

69 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$14,770$26,644

Housing & food (on campus)$11,696$11,696

Books & supplies$738$738

Cost of attendance$27,984$40,096

Average net price$15,350Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$26,644

In-state: $14,770

Housing & food (on campus)$11,696

Books & supplies$738

Cost of attendance$40,096

In-state: $27,984

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $15,350

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.upb.pitt.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$26,044

Fees$1,330

Housing$7,662

Food$5,060

Total published by the school$40,096

Source: www.upb.pitt.edu · checked Oct 1, 2026

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How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$13,932

Fees$1,330

Housing$7,662

Food$5,060

Total published by the school$27,984

Source: www.upb.pitt.edu · checked Oct 1, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$9,138

$30–48k

$8,265

$48–75k

$17,407

$75–110k

$18,875

$110k+

$23,352

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

46%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

40%

Back for yr 2

66%

Transferred

36%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

41% graduated · 40% transferred · 20% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$54,240

10 yrs after entry$66,125

Debt

Median at graduation$24,250

Monthly payment$257

Middle 50% owe$9.8k–$28.2k

90th percentile$33,438

Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

89%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1125

R 510–620 · M 500–580

ACT midpoint

Comp 20–28 · E 20–27 · M 21–30

SAT middle 50%: 1010–1200

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Student Body

Gender

Men 49%Women 51%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

12 : 1

Pell grant

47%

First-gen

21%

Family income

$81,308

Independent

Veterans

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

68%

Hispanic

Black

10%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Bowling
Women's
Golf
Men's
Lacrosse
Men's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$54,240

After 10 yrs

$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

Resources

Endowment

$568,151

Full-time faculty

80%

Faculty salary

$9,088/mo

Teaching spend

$11,392

per student

Federal loans

62%

Classification

Carnegie type

Baccalaureate — diverse fields

Undergraduate profile