More selective than 39% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
29% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Pittsburgh-Bradford over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 620 |
| SAT math | 500 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1010 | 1200 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 510–620 | 500–580 | 20–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 91% | 520–630 | 510–630 | 22–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Pittsburgh-Bradford compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford has the 69th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 87% | 56% | $23,726 |
| 66 | Carlow University | 87% | 60% | $20,786 |
| 67 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | 87% | 34% | $15,376 |
| 68 | Cairn University-Langhorne | 88% | 60% | $27,642 |
| 69 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | 89% | 48% | $15,350 |
| 70 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | 89% | 79% | $29,689 |
| 71 | Gwynedd Mercy University | 90% | 57% | $27,483 |
| 72 | Waynesburg University | 90% | 66% | $18,235 |
| 73 | Robert Morris University | 90% | 66% | $23,003 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford admissions questions
What is the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford acceptance rate?
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,527 of 4,985 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Pittsburgh-Bradford require the SAT or ACT?
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 29% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?
The middle 50% of University of Pittsburgh-Bradford enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1200 on the SAT and 20–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?
7% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (310 of 4,527).
Is University of Pittsburgh-Bradford getting harder to get into?
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 91% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Pittsburgh-Bradford overview