Bradford School (Pittsburgh)

125 West Station Square Drive, Suite 129
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Tel: (412) 391-6710
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  • 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 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.

Top Placements

Bradford School (Pittsburgh) places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bradford School (Pittsburgh)(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty13 staff36 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 increased from 24:1 over five years.
The Bradford School (Pittsburgh) diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment413 students571 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio32:123:1
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# Full-Time Students413 students361 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-330
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% Hispanic
2%
9%
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% Black
11%
16%
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% White
83%
56%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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Diversity Score0.300.64
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College Completion Rate
76%
55%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$27,400$34,800
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $15,300 is less than the state average of $17,025. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$15,300$17,025
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid98%95%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,456$5,500
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Acceptance Rate88%85%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Bradford School (Pittsburgh) is Pittsburgh Career Institute (0.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Pittsburgh Career Institute
    Private for-profit
    136 students | 0.80 Mi421 Seventh Avenue
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15219
    (412) 281-2600     0.80136
  • Vet Tech Institute
    Private for-profit
    337 students | 0.80 Mi125 Seventh St
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15222
    (412) 391-7021     0.80337
  • Community College of Allegheny County
    Public
    16,086 students | 1.40 Mi800 Allegheny Ave
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15233
    (412) 323-2323     1.4016,086
  • Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
    Private for-profit
    149 students | 2.00 Mi1940 Perrysville Avenue
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15214
    (412) 359-1000     2.00149
  • Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury
    Private for-profit
    78 students | 2.00 Mi191 Performance Road
    Sunbury,  PA  17801
    (570) 988-0700     2.0078
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 413 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,300
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
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For Pittsburgh private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,547 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Pittsburgh community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Pittsburgh is Community College of Allegheny County. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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