University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Acceptance Rate
Bradford, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,985
- Admitted
- 4,527
- Yield
- 6.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford's acceptance rate has risen from 65.4% in 2014–15 to 90.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,244 to 4,985 (+122%) over that period.
Its 90.8% rate makes University of Pittsburgh-Bradford more selective than about 19% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 6.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,244 | 1,468 | 65.4% | 392 |
| 2015–16 | 3,181 | 2,004 | 63% | 359 |
| 2016–17 | 3,808 | 2,003 | 52.6% | 394 |
| 2017–18 | 3,681 | 2,001 | 54.4% | 344 |
| 2018–19 | 3,061 | 1,504 | 49.1% | 355 |
| 2019–20 | 4,521 | 3,295 | 72.9% | 432 |
| 2020–21 | 3,835 | 3,037 | 79.2% | 366 |
| 2021–22 | 1,243 | 911 | 73.3% | 311 |
| 2022–23 | 5,071 | 4,744 | 93.6% | 297 |
| 2023–24 | 4,985 | 4,527 | 90.8% | 310 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,760 | 2,490 | 90.2% |
| Men | 2,225 | 2,037 | 91.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–630 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 510–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–31 | 4% |
How University of Pittsburgh compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Pittsburgh-Bradford's acceptance rate?
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford's acceptance rate is 90.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,527 admitted of 4,985 applicants).
Is University of Pittsburgh-Bradford test optional?
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford received 4,985 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,527.
What SAT score do you need for University of Pittsburgh-Bradford?
Admitted students at University of Pittsburgh-Bradford typically scored 520–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Pittsburgh-Bradford getting harder to get into?
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.4% in 2014–15 to 90.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.upb.pitt.edu/.