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About University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

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University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is a public liberal arts college in Bradford, PA, known for its open access admissions, small town setting, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 94%, UPB is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 297 students each year. UPB is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1010–1200, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UPB offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,396 per year; the sticker price of $41,478 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
1105
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 2.50 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1010 – 1200 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 20 – 28

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

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Demonstrated Interest
Pitt Bradford tracks demonstrated interest heavily, so visit the Bradford campus in person or attend one of their virtual info sessions and make sure your name is on record with the admissions office before you submit your application.
Demonstrated Interest
Email your specific Pitt Bradford admissions counselor with a genuine question about a program or campus resource you researched, since demonstrated interest is one of the most important factors they weigh and personal outreach gets noticed at a small campus like Bradford.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Pittsburgh-Bradford actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$41k/yr$9.1k
30k-48k~$41k/yr$8.3k
48k-75k~$41k/yr$17.4k
75k-110k~$41k/yr$18.9k
110k+~$41k/yr$23.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

43%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$54k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,311
Undergrad Enrollment
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