The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is a welcoming, energized community of thinkers and doers who have a bold spirit that sparks ideas and leads change. Pitt-Bradford's supportive and inclusive community as well as its powerful Pitt degree empower students to flourish in their lives and careers so they can boldly impact the region — and the world beyond — with confidence.
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Bradford, PA 16701
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The most important factor in an admissions decision is a student's high school grade point average, which provides three years of a student's work rather than a few hours on a test. Providing SAT/ACT scores is optional. Admissions likes to see a high school rank, if available, and other information that a student can provide, including a personal statement or letters of recommendation.
Applications to Pitt-Bradford, which are online and free, are accepted at any time, and applied students are notified as soon as the admissions committee decides.
Transfer applicants must submit official copies of all college transcripts, which must reflect a GPA of at least 2.0.
Students and their families are welcome to visit our campus Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. all year long, as well as other select dates and weekend open house events.
Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule a visit at 800-872-1787, admissions@upb.pitt.edu or .
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The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
300 Campus Drive
Bradford, PA 16701-2898
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In each program, students are inspired by professors who are experts in their field and committed to giving students the attention they need to succeed. The programs feature some of the most in-demand subjects and career paths to help students gain the confidence they need to make a bold impact on the world.
Each program provides students with the opportunity get hands-on experience and apply what they learned in the classroom through field experiences, internships and research.
Students must complete 120-128 credit hours (requirements differ slightly among programs) to earn a bachelor's degree and 60-70 credit hours to earn an associate degree.
Pitt-Bradford's newest program is emergency medicine, where students can earn a bachelor's degree that prepares them to become a certified paramedic.
The most popular programs are accounting, biology, business management, computer information systems and technology, criminal justice, early level education, exercise science, forensic science, history/political science, nursing, mechanical engineering and psychology.
Accounting students learn from faculty who have worked in the industry and will prepare them for careers as accountants, auditors, actuaries, budget analysts and financial controllers. The program also will prepare students to get certified and become a certified public accountant.
The biology program prepares students for many careers. Most students study biology who are interested in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, osteopathy, optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, chiropractic medicine, veterinary medicine, pre-clinical dietetics and nutrition, and health and rehabilitation sciences.
Business management students are taught by professors who are award-winning researchers, former entrepreneurs and professionals in the field who will provide hands-on training and support. Students will work on case studies, simulations and professional analyses while also exploring a wide range of business-related topics.
Students who choose computer information systems and technology learn programming and software development, computer networks and cybersecurity, and data analytics and database management. Students also learn systems analysis and project management, cloud computing and virtualization, deep learning, and Artificial Intelligence.
The criminal justice program provides opportunities for hands-on learning in the Crime Scene Investigation House where students solve mock crime scenes and on internships with local and regional police departments, county courts and probation offices, and a federal prison.
The early level education pre K-4 and secondary education majors prepare students for careers as teachers. Education graduates have general knowledge and specific content knowledge, as well as sound theory and practice.
Exercise science students study anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise prescription, and nutrition. Students also get many opportunities to apply what they've learned in the classroom, on a virtual dissection table, in labs and on internships.
Students in forensic science learn about forensic chemistry, DNA analysis and forensic toxicology in labs and put their studies to work in the CSI House, where they'll collect evidence, investigate crimes and profile criminals. Students also use the advanced gas chromatography-mass spectrometer to find traces of drugs, poison and explosives and conduct an autopsy on a virtual dissection table.
Pitt-Bradford's offers bachelor's and associate degrees in nursing. Students in the associate degree program are guided by their instructors and have diverse clinical experiences to prepare them to take the national licensure exam to become registered nurses and work in a hospital or another health care setting. Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing learn more advanced skills to prepare them for leadership roles in health care.
Mechanical engineering students identify a challenge, propose a solution, work with a team and test an idea in one of the spaces in the George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building, including the strengths of materials labs, the machine shop, the makerspace and the fluid mechanics lab.
Psychology students learn the scientific and theoretical aspects of psychology as well as the application of this knowledge. When students graduate, they're prepared for graduate work or employment in social service agencies, mental health centers, industries, and not-for-profit and governmental agencies.
Students may relocate to another university campus to complete academic programs not offered at Pitt-Bradford. They may earn no more than 70 credits before transferring. All students in the arts and sciences may relocate provided they are students in good standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Engineering students may relocate if they maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.
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Majors and Degrees Offered
Students may pursue four-year degrees in Accounting; Applied Mathematics; Biology; Biology Education 7-12; Broadcast Communications; Business, Computer and Information Technology Education K-12; Business Management; Chemistry; Chemistry Education 7-12; Communications; Computer Information Systems and Technology; Criminal Justice; Early Level Education Pre-K-4; Economics; Emergency Medicine, Energy Engineering Technology; Energy Science and Technology; English; English Education 7-12; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Exercise Science; Forensic Science; Health and Physical Education; History/Political Science; Hospitality Management; Interdisciplinary Arts; International Affairs; Mathematics Education 7-12; Mechanical Engineering Technology: Nursing; Physical Sciences; Psychology; Radiological Science; Social Studies Education 7-12; Sociology; Sport and Recreation Management; and Writing.
Pitt-Bradford also offers associate degrees in Engineering Science, Nursing (RN), Liberal Studies, and Information Systems.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Radio and Television.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
Petroleum Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Science.
Engineering, General.
Industrial Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
Physical Sciences.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Social Sciences, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Full-time tuition for the two-term academic year in 2024-25 was $13,660 for Pennsylvania residents and $25,534 for out-of-state students. Tuition for nursing students was $17,502 for Pennsylvania residents and $32,562 for nonresidents. Tuition for engineering students was $15,838 for Pennsylvania residents and $30,200 for nonresidents.
A double-occupancy room in 2024-25 was $7,018. A full meal plan per year was $4,678. Students must also pay yearly fee of $1,110, which includes a student activity fee, computer fee, wellness fee, recreation fee, and parking and transportation fee. On average, students spend about $500 per term on books and supplies.
Financial Aid
Pitt-Bradford ranks first in the average amount of financial aid awarded to students when compared with the 39 public four-year colleges and universities in Pennsylvania.
Pitt-Bradford offers generous merit and need-based scholarships to qualified students. More than 95% of students receive some form of financial aid through grants, loans, work study, or scholarships. For the 2024-25 academic year, the average financial aid award was $22,994 for Pennsylvania students and $30,158 for out-of-state students.
Merit-based scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,500 and are awarded to those who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.
Additionally, students who receive a Federal Pell Grant will have their grant matched dollar for dollar by the university.
All aid applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 to receive priority consideration. Pennsylvania residents who complete the FAFSA by March 1 are also eligible for Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) grants. Non-Pennsylvania students should contact their state agency to learn more about the prerequisites for grants.
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There are more than 40 clubs and organizations, including academic and special-interest clubs, honor societies, fraternities and sororities.
The Student Activities Council schedules many activities, including comedy performances, lectures, art exhibits, movies, and trips to cities, including Toronto, Canada; Niagara Falls, N.Y.; and New York City.
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Location
Pitt-Bradford's 491-acre campus is located in Bradford, a friendly town in northwestern Pennsylvania that the . Campus sits at the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and is close to a state park and a national forest, which give students opportunities to discover, study and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Pitt-Bradford's newest building is the George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building, where students studying engineering and information technology can create and discover in many spaces and labs, including a machine shop, makerspace, virtual reality lab, fluids mechanics lab, electronics lab, and a strength of materials lab.
The CSI House enables criminal justice and forensic science students to solve mock crime scenes in a realistic setting, using professional investigative tools.
A nursing suite enables students to practice their skills in the simulation lab using electronic mannequins.
The Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport and Fitness Center houses intercollegiate and intramural athletics facilities. Pitt-Bradford competes in Division III of the NCAA and fields seven men's teams (baseball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, and wrestling) and six women's teams (basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, swimming, and volleyball). The building also includes a fitness center and a six-lane swimming pool.
Men's and women's soccer and men's lacrosse compete on a new artificial turf field. (Women's lacrosse will compete in spring 2026.) The field is part of the Kessel Athletic Complex, which also houses baseball and softball diamonds and tennis and basketball courts.
The Frame-Westerberg Commons houses the dining hall and caf?, a bookstore, and offices for student affairs staff and student clubs and organizations.
Blaisdell Hall houses the communication arts, theater and music programs as well as a multi-purpose theater, where students can participate in dramatic and musical performances. The building also serves as the cultural center for the region by housing plays, concerts, lectures and other arts-related events.
Hanley Library has nearly 98,000 print books and more than 300,000 ebooks. Since Pitt-Bradford is a regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh, students also may borrow materials from Pitt's other four campuses through interlibrary loan, giving them access to more than 5 million titles.
Off-Campus Opportunities
There are many places off campus where students can explore and have fun.
Some of the most popular outdoor recreational areas nearby are the Allegheny National Forest, Allegany State Park, Holiday Valley Ski Resort, Kinzua Bridge State Park and the Marilla Reservoir.
The neighboring town of Bradford is home to the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center, The Zippo-Case Visitor's Center, and the Penn-Brad Oil Museum.
Pitt-Bradford also is within a day's drive of a few cities, where students can explore even further: 160 miles to Pittsburgh, 75 miles to Buffalo, N.Y., 175 miles to Toronto, Canada, and 190 miles to Cleveland.
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Cognitive functioning in aptitude, achievement, information processing areas.Documentation Required for ADHD
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Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: St. Bonaventure University
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