Bradford School (Pittsburgh)

125 West Station Square Drive, Suite 129
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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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 25:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
  • Bradford School (Pittsburgh) is one of 17 community colleges within Allegheny County, PA.
  • The nearest community college to Bradford School (Pittsburgh) is Kaplan Career Institute-Pittsburgh (0.3 miles away).

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

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five years.
Bradford School (Pittsburgh)(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty13 staff25 staff
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Total Faculty (2007-2016)

Student Body

  • The student population of Bradford School (Pittsburgh) has declined by 12% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Bradford School (Pittsburgh) diversity score of 0.31 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 37% over five years.
Total Enrollment413 students618 students
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Total Enrollment (2007-2016)
Student : Teacher Ratio32:125:1
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Student Staff Ratio (2007-2016)
# Full-Time Students413 students372 students
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Full-Time Students (2007-2016)
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Enrollment Breakdown PA All Enrollment Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity		-300
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Dormitory Capacity (2014-2015)
% Hispanic
2%
7%
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Hispanic (2009-2016)
% Black
11%
14%
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Black (2007-2016)
% White
82%
63%
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) White (2007-2016)
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) More (2012-2016)
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Ethnicity Breakdown PA All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown
Diversity Score0.310.57
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Diversity Score (2007-2016)
College Completion Rate
76%
54%
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Completion Rates for First-Time, Full-Time Students (2007-2015)
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$27,400$34,800
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Average and Median Earnings, Disaggregated by Student Subgroups (2008-2013)

Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $15,300 is less than the state average of $16,683. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$15,300$16,683
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) In-State Tuition Fees (2007-2016)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid98%95%
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (2007-2015)
Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$13,000
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Median debt for students who have completed (2007-2015)
Median Debt for Dropouts$5,456$6,245
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Median debt for students who have not completed (2007-2015)
Acceptance Rate88%84%
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) Percent Admitted (2007-2016)
Source: 2016 (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

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Kaplan Career Institute-Pittsburgh
    Private, for profit
    444 students | 0.30 Mi933 Penn Avenue
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15222
    (412)338-4770     0.30444
  • The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
    Private, for profit
    1,280 students | 0.40 Mi420 Boulevard of the Allies
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15219
    (412)291-6200     0.401,280
  • Everest Institute-Pittsburgh
    Private, for profit
    526 students | 0.50 Mi100 Forbes Ave, Suite 1200
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15222
    (412)261-4520     0.50526
  • Vet Tech Institute
    Private, for profit
    372 students | 0.70 Mi125 Seventh St
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15222
    (412)391-7021     0.70372
  • Pittsburgh Career Institute
    Private, for profit
    114 students | 0.80 Mi421 Seventh Avenue
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15219
    (412)281-2600     0.80114
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Quick Stats (2018-19)
  • Students: 413 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,300
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 18%
Did You Know?
For Pittsburgh private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,206 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Pittsburgh community colleges have a diversity score of 0.40, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Pittsburgh is Pittsburgh Career Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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