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The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, also referred to as Pitt-Bradford, is an undergraduate college under the University of Pittsburgh system. Established in 1963, this public liberal arts institute is situated on a 317-acre campus in Bradford, Pennsylvania.
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford offers more than 40 majors, over 50 minors, and several as well as pre-professional programs. Students are awarded associate’s, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees in various fields of study.
The sports teams of University of Pittsburgh at Bradford are known as the Panthers. They are members of the NCAA Division III, and the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. The athletics department sponsors more than 10 teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, golf, softball, swimming, and volleyball.
The main campus of University Of Pittsburgh Bradford is in Bradford, PA (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. University Of Pittsburgh Bradford offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. University Of Pittsburgh Bradford students most commonly major in a field related to nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 440 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, University Of Pittsburgh Bradford had 1,407 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at University Of Pittsburgh Bradford belong to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Pitt-Bradford is a vibrant and exciting place to live, learn, and grow. Ensuring the academic success of our students is our single most important priority. To that end, we offer a comprehensive array of academic programs and services. These undergraduate and graduate academic programs foster skills and habits of mind that lead to rewarding careers, lifelong learning, and fulfilling lives. The high quality of our academic programs is reflected in the success of our alumni, who are known for their leadership, professional accomplishments, and eagerness to contribute to the common good. Degrees earned at Pitt-Bradford are conferred by the University of Pittsburgh, one of the premier universities in the world.
Visitors to Pitt-Bradford notice immediately our beautifully landscaped campus. The university is centered around the natural environment. The Allegheny National Forest and the integrated system of hiking trails and streams provide the perfect backdrop. Accentuating the beauty of our campus are newly completed and ongoing building projects. Our Frame-Westerberg Commons, which serves as our student center, provides luxurious dining at affordable prices and a comfortable place for students to gather. Many other essential services are available in the Commons, which is located in close proximity to the residence halls. Also recently placed in service is our renovated and expanded Sport & Fitness Center, a state-of-the-art facility serving the physical and intellectual needs of our students.
Blaisdell Hall is our newest campus facility, which houses the communication arts and fine and performing arts programs at the University, in addition to a 500-seat theater. We expect that this new facility will provide the additional capacity and advanced technology to enable our communication arts and fine arts programs to rise to new levels of excellence."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Pittsburgh Bradford
300 Campus Drive
Bradford, PA 16701
General Phone: (814) 362-7500
http://www.upb.pitt.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 44 | business, accounting, entrepreneurship |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 42 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | social studies, liberal arts and sciences, social services, economics, creative writing, speech and rhetoric, sociology, English |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 31 | athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, rehabilitation |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 15 | biology, chemistry, geological and earth sciences |
| Media | 14 | public relations, radio and television |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering science |
| Art Studies | 2 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 2 | applied mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Pittsburgh Bradford in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 191 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 34 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Pittsburgh Bradford had a total enrollment of 1,407 students (1,298 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 83% |
| New York | 10% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
University Of Pittsburgh Bradford offers campus housing for 800 of its 1,298 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bradford, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 737 | 620 | 84% | 323 | 52% |
| Men | 313 | 263 | 84% | 146 | 56% |
| Women | 424 | 357 | 84% | 177 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,722 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,282 |
| Room and board | $ 7,050 |
| Room charge | $ 4,240 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,810 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,030 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,840 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Pittsburgh Bradford participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 337903)
University Of Pittsburgh Bradford has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $51,653 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $75,072 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $64,194 | 5 | $60,126 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $54,496 | 8 | $51,846 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,129 | 5 | $43,899 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $60,952 | 20 | $53,987 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
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, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Pittsburgh Bradford Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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