University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

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University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, a liberal arts school, provides students a well rounded foundation in education by having a curriculum with a diverse range of subjects. This college is located in Bradford, PA, a predominately rural area. University of Pittsburgh-Bradford has an enrollment of around a thousand students.

Many of the students admitted to this school got an SAT score in the range of 970 to 1160, or got accepted with an ACT score within the range of 17 to 25. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford average GPA range for accepted students is around 2.80 - 3.33. This school has an acceptance rate of about 73 percent with 13 percent of applicants deciding to continue on and enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at upb.pitt.edu.

Overall University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

72.9%

The overall acceptance rate for University of Pittsburgh-Bradford was reported as 72.9% in Fall 2020 with over 4,520 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 17 - 25
  • Average GPA: 2.80 - 3.33

How Hard Is It to Get into University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for University of Pittsburgh-Bradford has been getting much higher in the past few years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 52.6%
  • 2017-2018: 54.4%
  • 2018-2019: 49.1%
  • 2019-2020: 72.9%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 55.8%

How Does University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Compare?

72.9%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is twenty-nine percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
St. Bonaventure University75.0%
Houghton College80.7%
SUNY at Fredonia71.1%
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred66.7%
Alfred University62.5%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants4,52138.4%61.6%
Admitted3,29539.8%60.2%
Enrolled43241.2%58.8%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to University of Pittsburgh-Bradford (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading490 - 590
Math480 - 570
Total Score970 - 1160
ACT®Score Range
English16 - 23
Math17 - 22
Composite Score17 - 25
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