2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$16,597

Net Price

73%

Admitted

34%

Enrolled

39%

Graduation Rate

14/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,164. In 2021, there were 15 psychology and social work graduates.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

15

Total Enrollment

1,164

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology15
Total Graduates15
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 1,243 students applied to the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford. The university admitted 73% and 34% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Pennsylvania universities is 6,852. On average, all Pennsylvania institutions admit 77% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Pittsburgh-Bradford students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 69%. Compared to all Pennsylvania four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is 39%, compared to 66% for all Pennsylvania universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 103%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UPB to Pennsylvania Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Pittsburgh-Bradford to the average of all Pennsylvania four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UPB

1,243

Applicants

73%

Percent Admitted

34%

Percent Enrolled

69%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

39%

Graduation Rate

PA Colleges

6,852

Applicants

77%

Percent Admitted

23%

Percent Enrolled

75%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

66%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 71 or 78% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 20 or 22% part-time faculty members employed at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 71 or 78%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UPB

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

78%

Percent Full-Time

22%

Percent Part-Time

78%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

PA Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

52%

Percent Full-Time

48%

Percent Part-Time

51%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $13,394, and the average cost for books and supplies is $759.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Pittsburgh-Bradford in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Pittsburgh-Bradford2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$9,840
On-Campus Living Expenses$4,885
Total Living Expenses$14,725
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$13,394
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$759
Total Undergraduate Expenses$28,878
In-State, Graduate Tuition$0
In-State, Graduate Fees$0
Total Graduate Expenses$0
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is $16,597. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Pittsburgh-Bradford presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$10,311$11,047
$30,001 – $48,000$11,724$11,804
$48,001 – $75,000$17,344$20,021
$75,001 – $110,000$22,401$23,664
$110,001 and more$23,635$24,975
US Department of Education

Compare University of Pittsburgh-Bradford to all Pennsylvania universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UPB

$28,878

Cost to Attend

$13,117

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$16,597

Net Price

PA Colleges

$45,060

Cost to Attend

$18,452

Average Financial Aid

92%

Percent Receiving Aid

$21,691

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 351 or 96%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,219 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $13,117.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,219$13,117
Pell Grants605$4,823
Federal Student Loans952$6,127
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UPB

1,219

Grant or Scholarship Aid

44%

Grants or Scholarships

605

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

952

Federal Student Loans

34%

Federal Student Loans

PA Colleges

3,134

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

1,217

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

2,090

Federal Student Loans

32%

Federal Student Loans

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