More selective than 39% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $30,478. College Scorecard.
Higher than 26% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 37% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 75% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 81% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford acceptance rate & admissions
Of 4,985 applicants, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford admitted 4,527 and 310 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1200 on the SAT or 20–28 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Pennsylvania residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Pennsylvania residents with financial need may receive a PA State Grant: up to $6,000 a year in 2026-27 at approved colleges, depending on need and the college. Not included in the prices above. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), PA State Grant
What University of Pittsburgh-Bradford costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Bradford took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Pennsylvania. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,138 | $38,288 | 1.3 years |
| $30–48k | $8,265 | $34,630 | 1.1 years |
| $48–75k | $17,407 | $72,935 | 2.4 years |
| $75–110k | $18,875 | $79,086 | 2.6 years |
| $110k+ | $23,352 | $97,845 | 3.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (39% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($66,125) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $30,328 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford majors, earnings & careers
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford offers 30 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Education · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | $95,719 | $22,571 |
| Nursing | $83,313 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $82,966 | $25,299 |
| Economics | $76,549 | $25,782 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $75,950 | $25,474 |
| Chemistry | $70,206 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,892 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $62,744 | $25,000 |
Quick list of all 30 majors
- Accounting$82,966
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Applied Mathematics$95,719
- Biology$62,744
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
- Business$57,594
- Chemistry$70,206
- Computer and Information Sciences$65,892
- Criminal Justice$52,837
- Economics$76,549
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$45,202
- Education (Subject Teaching)$52,228
- Engineering Science—
- English—
- Entrepreneurship—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Geology / Earth Science$57,456
- Hospitality Management—
- International Relations—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$45,013
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Nursing$83,313
- Physical Sciences—
- Psychology$54,379
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences$75,950
- Security / Homeland Security—
- Social Sciences, Other$44,520
- Sociology$51,654
- Visual and Performing Arts—
- Writing$57,012
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Bradford
2 bedrooms $1,014.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 50 inches of rain a year, 75 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, McKean County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
McKean County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Pittsburgh-Bradford with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Pennsylvania by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | 89% | $15,350 | 48% | $66,125 | This school |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | 92% | $18,095 | 42% | $63,435 | |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 95% | $17,945 | 40% | $66,125 | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | 99% | $17,910 | 39% | $63,435 | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | 95% | $14,596 | 39% | $63,435 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford would cost you $2,745 less per year than Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford.
- University of Pittsburgh-Bradford gives aided families $6,402 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Pennsylvania resident | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $30,478 | $26,821 | +$3,657 |
| Average grants | −$15,128 | −$8,726 | −$6,402 |
| You pay | $15,350 | $18,095 | −$2,745 |
“+” means University of Pittsburgh-Bradford costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
What is the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford acceptance rate?
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford accepts 89% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 4,527 of 4,985 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1200 on the SAT or 20–28 on the ACT.
How much does University of Pittsburgh-Bradford cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $30,478 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,350 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $9,138 and families earning $110k+ pay $23,352.
How much do University of Pittsburgh-Bradford graduates earn?
Former University of Pittsburgh-Bradford students earn a median $66,125 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford graduation rate?
48% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 66% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Pittsburgh-Bradford degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford costs about $72,935 after grants ($17,407 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $66,125 ten years after starting, $30,328 more than high school graduates in Pennsylvania ($35,797), so the cost is repaid in 2.4 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Pittsburgh-Bradford: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-bradford (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).