University of Pittsburgh Bradford

Overview

The University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, a regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh system, offers an intimate and supportive academic environment in the rural setting of Bradford, Pennsylvania. Established in 1963, the campus stretches across 317 wooded acres in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, a considerable distance from Pittsburgh's urban center. Reflecting a focus on undergraduate education, this institution is known for offering a range of liberal arts and pre-professional degree programs, with noteworthy emphasis on nursing, business management, and criminal justice. The university maintains a less competitive admission process, welcoming a diverse cohort of students annually. Housing is available on campus, with several residence halls that accommodate the majority of its undergraduate population. While not widely recognized for athletics, the university competes in Division III sports as the Pitt-Bradford Panthers, with a variety of men's and women's teams.

In the most recent statistical year 5,071 prospective students applied, and 4,744 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 297 enrolled in the school.  1,014 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 60 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $13,660 plus fees of $960. Pitt-Bradford is ranked 541 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.