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University of Pittsburgh at Bradford SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1000 to 1190
ACT Range20 to 28
Average GPA3.35
Acceptance Rate89%

At Pitt-Bradford, the 89% acceptance rate makes admission realistic for many students, so use your application to confirm academic fit. If you submit scores, aim for the upper SAT range around 1190, since SAT is the test most submitters use; otherwise, lean on steady grades around or above 3.35.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford facts and stats

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The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is a small-town campus with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,002. Pitt-Bradford has a 66% freshman retention rate and a 51% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Bradford, PA

Undergrad Enrollment1,002
Freshman Retention66%
SettingSmall town
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1
Graduation Rate51%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key University of Pittsburgh at Bradford application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

May 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Pitt-Bradford, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, and the December SAT or ACT should still arrive before the May 1 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Pitt-Bradford, in-state tuition is $13,660 and out-of-state tuition is $25,534. About 77% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $7,612. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

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In-State Tuition$13,660
Out-of-State Tuition$25,534
Room and Board$11,696
Average Merit Award$7,612
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid77%
Average Aid Package$21,264
Average Debt at Grad$36,574

For out-of-state students, Pitt-Bradford’s tuition is $25,534, while in-state tuition is $13,660; room and board adds $11,696. Aid is common, with 77% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $21,264. The average merit award is $7,612, which can help reduce billed costs for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $36,574.

Student life at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Radio station
Choral groups
Housing

71% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

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Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 3% of women join sororities.

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