Bradford School (Pittsburgh)

125 West Station Square Drive, Suite 129
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
  • It is the unique blend of career-focused classes, high academic standards, and individual attention that differentiates Bradford School. Bradford School?s programs are designed to help you finish with a first-rate education, all while keeping the needs of potential employers in mind.

School Highlights

Bradford School (Pittsburgh) serves 413 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,300
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bradford School (Pittsburgh)
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
13 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Bradford School (Pittsburgh) has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bradford School (Pittsburgh) diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
413 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
413 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
440 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
413 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Bradford School (Pittsburgh) and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
n/a
14%
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
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% Black
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bradford School (Pittsburgh) and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
83%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bradford School (Pittsburgh) and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
52%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Bradford School (Pittsburgh) and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bradford School (Pittsburgh).
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.30
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
76%
59%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Bradford School (Pittsburgh) and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,400
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Bradford School (Pittsburgh) and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,300 is less than the state average of $17,079. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,300
$17,079
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Bradford School (Pittsburgh) and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
95%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Bradford School (Pittsburgh) and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,696
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Bradford School (Pittsburgh) and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,456
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Bradford School (Pittsburgh) and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
88%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Bradford School (Pittsburgh) and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Bradford School, located in Pittsburgh, PA, offers career-focused classes with programs in Business, Technology, and Health Care so you can finish your degree quickly and find your first career job through our career placement services. Bradford School, located in Pittsburgh, PA, offers career-focused classes with programs in Business, Technology, and Health Care. The program includes Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Hospitality and Travel, Legal Administration, Merchandising, Paralegal, Computer Programming, Computer Specialist, Graphic Design, Network Management, Dental Assisting and Medical Assisting. Bradford School is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and associate degrees. The Bradford School Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The program in dental assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bradford School (Pittsburgh) cost?
Bradford School (Pittsburgh)'s private state tuition is approximately $15,300.
What is the acceptance rate of Bradford School (Pittsburgh)?
The acceptance rate of Bradford School (Pittsburgh) is 88%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
In what neighborhood is Bradford School (Pittsburgh) located?
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) is located in the South Shore neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,300
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Allegheny County, PA private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,074 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Allegheny County, PA is Pittsburgh Career Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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