University Of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Location and Contact Information
300 Campus DriveBradford, PA 16701
USA
Main Tel: (814) 362-7500
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
The University of Pittsburgh Bradford, also known as Pitt-Bradford, is a comprehensive undergraduate college located Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. It comes under the University of Pittsburgh system. Pitt-Bradford was included to the list of "2006 Best Colleges in the Northeastern Region" by The Princeton Review. The university offers more than 40 majors, several pre-professional programs.
Pitt-Bradford has an active Greek life. The campus has three recognized fraternities and three sororities. There are also many student clubs, organizations, and honor societies. Some of the popular ones are Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE), Legal Studies Association, Sport & Recreation Management Club, and Literary Club. The Source is the student run newspaper of the university.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Selective admissions.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,722 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,282 |
| Room | $ 4,540 |
| Board | $ 2,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other | $ 2,896 |
Financial Aid
University Of Pittsburgh-Bradford participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 92% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 85% | $7,716 |
| Institutional Grant | 65% | $5,427 |
| Federal Grant | 37% | $3,955 |
| Pell Grant | 37% | $3,242 |
| Other Federal Grant | 29% | $903 |
| State or Local Grant | 44% | $3,516 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 80% | $9,392 |
| Federal Loan | 80% | $7,812 |
| Other Loan | 14% | $8,916 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Pittsburgh-Bradford:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Lutheran University | Seguin, TX | 1,432 |
| 2 | Lasell College | Newton, MA | 1,488 |
| 3 | Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina, KS | 879 |
| 4 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | Athens, TN | 988 |
| 5 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk, NC | 948 |
| 6 | Schreiner University | Kerrville, TX | 974 |
| 7 | Virginia Wesleyan College | Norfolk, VA | 1,381 |
| 8 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Fayette, MO | 1,031 |
| 9 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory, NC | 1,540 |
| 10 | Newberry College | Newberry, SC | 973 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 238 | 27 |
| Associate | 52 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 34 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 14 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 27 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,502 in 2009-2010 (1,415 full-time equivalent).
About 50% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 50% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 81% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 49% Women 50% All 50%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 440-540 Math 440-550 Writing 430-540
Room and Board
University Of Pittsburgh-Bradford provides on-campus housing for 841 of its 1,415 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
The school is in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference for major sports.
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
- Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Petroleum Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology