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Study at University of Pittsburgh Bradford


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.

Profile of University of Pittsburgh Bradford

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.

Course Topics

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.

University of Pittsburgh Bradford Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 450 or more.

Faculty

The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Enrolment

In 2007, University of Pittsburgh Bradford had 1, 407 enrolled students.

Student Life

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 and 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. "

University of Pittsburgh Bradford Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Nursing and Emergency Medicine40registered nursing
Liberal Arts39social studies, social services, creative writing, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, English, economics, speech and rhetoric
Business and Management34business, accounting, business management
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy28athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, rehabilitation
Security and Law Enforcement17criminal justice and administration
Science16biology, chemistry, geological and earth sciences
Education and Teaching13elementary school teaching, secondary teaching
Media12public relations, radio and television
Computer Science and Engineering10computer science, information science
Therapy and Counselling9psychology
Mathematics1applied mathematics


Contact: University of Pittsburgh Bradford

University of Pittsburgh Bradford

300 Campus Drive

Bradford, PA 16701

General Phone: (814) 362-7500

http: //www.upb. pitt.edu/