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Options Students

We have a place for you at Pitt-Bradford.

A student and professor working together

"Meeting the faculty and staff completely changed my perspective on Pitt-Bradford. If it weren't for their support, I wouldn't be part of such a great community." -

Anjali Patel, a Criminal Justice/Pre-law major from Lebanon, PA.

Where tradition and inspiration are forged

Even though you weren’t accepted at the University of Pittsburgh’s campus in Pittsburgh, you were accepted at Bradford campus through the university's Options program.

What does that mean? It means as a Pitt-Bradford student you'll earn your degree from the University of Pittsburgh, which commands respect around the globe, and get added value:

  • Be part of a welcoming and support community where you'll belong
  • Get more facetime and personal attention from professors who will inspire and guide you
  • Pay about $6,500 less each year because of our generous financial aid, lower tuition and our wide-range of scholarships
  • Have access to all of Pitt’s vast resources
  • Live and learn on a campus that values all forms of diversity
  • Have the opportunity to transfer to the Pittsburgh campus to complete your degree
  • Choose from more than 40 majors, minors and pre-professional programs where you’ll learn real-world skills that will lead to a job and career

We call that Pitt Forged. Bradford Inspired.

If you have questions, we have answers Learn more here.

All the professors and staff are welcoming and great to be around! The students here are so nice too! Fabiana Fornica '27, an Accounting Major from Parkland, FL