University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
About
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is a state-related college in Bradford Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1963, it is a baccalaureate degree-granting, regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh, conferring degrees in over 40 fields of study. In addition to its focus on undergraduate education, the campus hosts multiple research/teaching units of the University of Pittsburgh, including the Center for Rural Health Practice and the Allegheny Institute of Natural History, as well as the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 9.5-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Programmatic accreditations · 2
Action history · 5
- Jul 2024Grant Substantive Change: OtherAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Sep 2020Grant Substantive Change: OtherAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Sep 2020Renewal of AccreditationAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- May 2019Grant Substantive Change: OtherAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Sep 2018Grant Substantive Change: OtherAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 6,829 borrowers who entered repayment, 90 (1.3%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at PITT
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Men vs women · spending splits
Sport-by-sport · 10
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus1
Includes 1 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
PITT vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions PITT selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectUniversity of Pittsburgh-Bradford | 48% | — | 1,009 | $15,350 | Baccalaureate |
| 73% | 54.6% | 1,171 | $22,940 | Baccalaureate | |
| 56% | 93.1% | 11,092 | $15,699 | — | |
| 76% | 77.9% | 2,283 | $26,598 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | |
| 65% | 77.0% | 786 | $22,386 | Baccalaureate | |
| 16% | 98.1% | 2,371 | $22,213 | — | |
| 43% | 96.8% | 3,336 | $24,558 | — | |
| 52% | 94.3% | 10,834 | $18,256 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 70% | 68.6% | 1,630 | $18,441 | Baccalaureate | |
| 33% | 72.9% | 6,188 | $11,346 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 86% | 62.3% | 8,141 | $27,646 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 63% | 74.9% | 981 | $8,837 | Baccalaureate | |
| 40% | 95.2% | 1,321 | $17,945 | Baccalaureate | |
| 56% | 94.8% | 1,813 | $18,202 | Baccalaureate | |
| 47% | 28.5% | 2,167 | $9,210 | Baccalaureate | |
| Peer group median | 56% | 77.4% | 2,167 | $18,256 |
Institutions like PITT
Explore the federal data for institutions in PITT's comparison group.
- BaccalaureatePennsylvania
Allegheny College
Grad rate73%Admit rate54.6%Enrollment1,171Net price$22,940View data - Pennsylvania
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate56%Admit rate93.1%Enrollment11,092Net price$15,699View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsPennsylvania
Elizabethtown College
Grad rate76%Admit rate77.9%Enrollment2,283Net price$26,598View data - BaccalaureateNew York
Elmira College
Grad rate65%Admit rate77.0%Enrollment786Net price$22,386View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Grad rate16%Admit rate98.1%Enrollment2,371Net price$22,213View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Grad rate43%Admit rate96.8%Enrollment3,336Net price$24,558View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsPennsylvania
Pennsylvania Western University
Grad rate52%Admit rate94.3%Enrollment10,834Net price$18,256View data - BaccalaureateMaryland
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Grad rate70%Admit rate68.6%Enrollment1,630Net price$18,441View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNew York
SUNY Buffalo State University
Grad rate33%Admit rate72.9%Enrollment6,188Net price$11,346View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNew Jersey
The College of New Jersey
Grad rate86%Admit rate62.3%Enrollment8,141Net price$27,646View data - BaccalaureateMinnesota
University of Minnesota-Morris
Grad rate63%Admit rate74.9%Enrollment981Net price$8,837View data - BaccalaureatePennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Grad rate40%Admit rate95.2%Enrollment1,321Net price$17,945View data - BaccalaureatePennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Grad rate56%Admit rate94.8%Enrollment1,813Net price$18,202View data - BaccalaureateVirginia
University of Virginia's College at Wise
Grad rate47%Admit rate28.5%Enrollment2,167Net price$9,210View data
Campus network
PITT is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.
PITT Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Institutional Research and Analytics collects and analyzes information about the University of Pittsburgh to support the data-driven decisions of the University’s executive administration, the University community, and external agencies.
Visit IR office page- Amanda BrodishAssistant Provost for Institutional Research and Analytics
- Rob RodgersDirector of Institutional Research
- Chelsea KluczkowskiAssociate Director of Institutional Research
- Jeff FabisAdministrative Assistant
- Harshal Jayant PathakData Analyst
- Brett SayAssistant Director of Surveys
- Keyur ShahData Scientist
- Alyssa SlazinskiData and Reporting Analyst
- Matthew WalterSenior Data Analyst
Common Data Set
PITT's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardir.pitt.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookUniversity of Pittsburgh Interactive Fact Book2022The University of Pittsburgh Interactive Fact Book, compiled by the Office of Institutional Research, provides comprehensive data and dashboards reflecting various metrics related to the University's planning, budgeting, and compliance requirements. It covers student enrollment, degree programs, faculty and staff statistics, financial details, and library collections. The Fact Book includes the most current information available for both academic and fiscal years, as well as historical data, with details compiled from a variety of sources to ensure transparency and accountability.ir.pitt.edu
- GlossaryGlossary of TermsThe Glossary of Terms from the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford's Office of Sponsored Programs provides a comprehensive list of terms specific to Pitt/OSP as well as general research administration terms. The glossary covers a wide range of topics including contracts, research protocols, office descriptions, compliance terms, and administrative procedures crucial for managing research projects within the university.osp.pitt.edu
- Strategic planOur Path to Excellence2026The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford's Strategic Plan, titled 'Our Path to Excellence,' outlines a comprehensive approach to enhancing academic excellence and fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus community. Signed by President Rick Esch, the plan emphasizes standards for academic distinction, strategies for student engagement and success, and a commitment to diversity and sustainability. Moreover, it aims to boost regional engagement, improve strategic communications, and optimize the university’s financial and environmental stewardship.upb.pitt.edu
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