C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
69/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

4-Year Public
📍 Bradford, Pennsylvania 16701
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford campus, Bradford, PA
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford campus, Bradford, PA. Photo: PetrikovNEO, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
C
53/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
A
86/100
Prestige
F
22/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,003
Total Enrollment
43%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
91%
Acceptance Rate
$17,015
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Pittsburgh-Bradford ▼

5% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$112,377
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,098
1-Year Change
+10.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$66,125
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$54,240
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,250
Median debt at graduation
47.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,125
Average SAT
24
Median ACT
47.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 82nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Applied Mathematics$58,358$95,719+5%#20 of 45#12$21,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72,251$83,313-6%#596 of 966#620$23,000
Accounting and Related Services$57,966$82,966+9%#215 of 796#204$24,188
Economics$50,529$76,549-7%#203 of 368#190$24,989
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$39,836$75,950+36%#8 of 85#3$24,375
Chemistry$43,571$70,206+8%#76 of 209#48$27,000
Computer and Information Sciences$49,298$65,892-29%#404 of 459#402$27,000
Biology$33,576$62,744+10%#255 of 841#226$24,250
Business/Commerce$45,781$57,594-16%#220 of 271#219$23,059
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$38,652$57,456-5%#93 of 138#84$25,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$35,700$57,012+18%#35 of 137#27$24,046
Psychology$34,377$54,379+7%#274 of 1027#213$25,103
Criminal Justice and Corrections$36,959$52,837-5%#405 of 660#405$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$25,599$52,228+2%#140 of 345#157$26,000
Sociology$30,274$51,654-2%#244 of 462#223$22,250
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$47,989————$24,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$36,248$45,202-5%#475 of 680#531$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$24,916$45,013-18%#539 of 610#552$27,000
Social Sciences—$44,520-22%#31 of 35#31—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $112,377
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,098/mo — vs ~$743/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 16701 (7.6% cap, Bradford)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $13,660 $25,534
Room $6,684
Board $4,164
Total Cost (On-Campus) $31,000 $42,874

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
47%
Receive Pell Grants
67%
Take Out Loans
$17,015
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,352
$30,001 - $48,000$11,294
$48,001 - $75,000$14,898
$75,001 - $110,000$21,611
$110,001+$23,283

Student Demographics

1,003
Total Students
55%
Women
93%
Traditional Age (18-24)
5%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Hispanic 7%
Black 11%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 88%
Off-Campus (Renters) 5%
With Family 7%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~54 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 77%
Hybrid (Some Online) 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 93%
25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford has an acceptance rate of 91%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?
Tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is $13,660 for in-state students and $25,534 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,015.
What is the graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?
The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is 43%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of Pittsburgh-Bradford a good school?
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford has a total enrollment of 1,003 students. Most students (93%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?
Yes! Approximately 5% of students at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 54 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology