University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

300 Campus Drive
Bradford, PA 16701
http://www.upb.pitt.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1963
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,301
Endowment171,451
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee35
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition10,894 in-state, 20,486 out-of-state
Room/Board6,650
Services
Associated FirmsBeacon Light Behavioral Health Systems, Zippo Manufacturing, Northwest Savings Bank, Mellon Bank, National Health Institute, MD; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, American Refining Group, PA General Energy, New York State Dept. of Environmental Res
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs343
# of Books92,740
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year94%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities7%
Students in sororities8%
Campus Size317 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing51%
College housing typesapartment for single students (100%), special housing for disabled students
Popular EventsAnnual Cultural Festival, student art exhibits, theatrical presentations, Family Weekend, Winter Weekend, Kids & Sibs Weekend, athletic events, and a variety of monthly programs/activities sponsored by the Student Activities Council
Nearest AirportBuffalo, NY (75), Bradford, PA (15)
Nearest TrainBuffalo (75)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (St. Bonaventure University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper
Number of Organizations47
# of fraternities3
# of sororities2
Students in fraternities7%
Students in sororities8%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Source (bi-weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Lambda Delta (Freshmen), Alpha Sigma Lambda (Adult/Non-Traditional), Beta Beta Beta (Biology), Blue & Gold Society (Alumni Association), Phi Epsilon Kappa (Sports & Excerise), Pi Gamma Mu (Social Sciences), Psy Chi (Psychology), Sigma Tau Delta (English), Sigma Alpha Lamda (Leadership)
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Christ in Action;
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Action Committee;
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Anime Club, Anthropology Club, Art Club, Bailey's Beads - Literary Magazine, Biology & Chemistry Club, Black Action Committee, Cheerleading Club, Christ in Action, College Community Choir, Collegiate Liberals of America, Conservative Union, Education Club, Engineering Club, Habitat for Humanity, History Club, National Society of Leadership and Succss, Non-Tradional Student Association, Panthers Against Tobacco, Rainbow Alliance, Secret Adventure Society, Sociology Club, Society of Collegiate Journalists, Sport & Recreation Management Club, Student Advocates for Free Expression (SAFE), Student Nurse Organization, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Student Activities Council, Student Athlete Advisory Council, Student Government Association, Student Judicial Board, Greek Council, campus newspaper, campus radio station.