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University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford admits nearly everyone — 88.5% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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University of Pittsburgh-Bradford anchors the college town of Bradford, PA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Applied Mathematics, where graduates median $95,719 four years out. Faculty pay averages $109,056 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 995 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1260 — below the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Pittsburgh-Bradford's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to University of Pittsburgh-Bradford without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1030 and 1260; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 570 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford received 4,985 applications and admitted 4,527 (90.8%), with 310 enrolling.
How University of Pittsburgh-Bradford compares
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 88.5% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,770 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $66,125 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Pittsburgh-Bradford student earns $66,125 — 6% above the Pennsylvania median of $62,101 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford prices by residency: $14,770 in-state versus $26,644 out-of-state — a $11,874 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 995 undergraduates, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
47.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 52% don't — ask a University of Pittsburgh-Bradford tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | $95,719 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,313 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,966 |
| Economics | $76,549 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $75,950 |
| Chemistry | $70,206 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $65,892 |
| Biology, General | $62,744 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $57,594 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $57,456 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $57,012 |
| Psychology, General | $54,379 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,837 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,228 |
| Sociology | $51,654 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,202 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,013 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $44,520 |
Median earnings for these 18 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $66,125 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 12 additional University of Pittsburgh-Bradford programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1260 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 88.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Pittsburgh-Bradford's acceptance rate?
90.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,527 admitted from 4,985 applicants.
How much does University of Pittsburgh-Bradford cost?
In-state tuition is $14,770; out-of-state students pay $26,644. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Pittsburgh-Bradford graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $66,125 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg — 95.2% admitted
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown — 94.8% admitted
- Cairn University-Langhorne — 88.2% admitted
- Point Park University — 96.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.