- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–620 reading and writing, 500–580 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–28 composite
- Average net price: $17,015 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Pittsburgh Bradford reported: an acceptance rate of 89% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–28.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Pittsburgh Bradford reviews each application.
University of Pittsburgh Bradford GPA requirements
University of Pittsburgh Bradford requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Pittsburgh Bradford hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Pittsburgh Bradford acceptance rate
University of Pittsburgh Bradford admitted 3,608 of 4,075 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Pittsburgh Bradford is a public 4-year university in Bradford, Pennsylvania, with 1,009 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Pittsburgh Bradford in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 510 | 570 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT English | 20 | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1125 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Pittsburgh Bradford looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Pittsburgh Bradford awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,015 a year at University of Pittsburgh Bradford in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of Pittsburgh Bradford hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Pittsburgh Bradford admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Pittsburgh Bradford?
A lot: University of Pittsburgh Bradford requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is the University of Pittsburgh Bradford test optional?
Check University of Pittsburgh Bradford's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Pittsburgh Bradford was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 34% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Pittsburgh Bradford?
University of Pittsburgh Bradford requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Pittsburgh Bradford students have?
The middle 50% of University of Pittsburgh Bradford's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–620 in reading and writing and 500–580 in math; ACT composite 20–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How many applicants get into the University of Pittsburgh Bradford?
University of Pittsburgh Bradford's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,608 of 4,075 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I get into the University of Pittsburgh Bradford with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Pittsburgh Bradford admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does the University of Pittsburgh Bradford give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Pittsburgh Bradford awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at the University of Pittsburgh Bradford?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,015 a year at University of Pittsburgh Bradford in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Pittsburgh Bradford consider legacy status?
No. University of Pittsburgh Bradford doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Pittsburgh Bradford's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Pittsburgh-BradfordU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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