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University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,085
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 73%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Bradford, Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,354

Cost of attendance at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,994

Cost of attendance at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford received on average $13,454 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,454
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 183 50% $5,170 $946,196
Other Federal Grant 295 81% $4,541 $1,339,738
State Grant/Scholarships 126 34% $3,769 $474,850
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 318 87% $9,017 $2,867,446
Total Grant & Scholarships 348 95% $13,454 $4,682,034

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Pittsburgh-Bradford students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Pittsburgh-Bradford students is 36.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.3%.

36.3%

  • African American 20.0% 9 students
  • white 40.6% 104 students
  • unknown 54.6% 6 students
  • hispanic 22.2% 4 students
  • International Students 33.3% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
  • Basketball Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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