Affordability
Almost all of our students who apply for financial aid – 95.1% – receive some form of assistance. That means their actual cost to attend is less than the established tuition and fees. That ranks us 1st for 4-year colleges and universities in Pennsylvania in the average amount of aid awarded.
We're a great value. For the 2024-25 school year, the average financial aid award was:
$22,994 for Pennsylvania students
$30,158 for out-of-state students
We also hold the following rankings compared to all public 4-year colleges and universities in Pennsylvania:
- 3rd most affordable room and board plans
- 4th highest percentage of students receiving financial aid
- 10th lowest average graduate student debt
Here are examples of three different kinds of students: an in-state student living on campus, an out-of-state student living on campus, and an in-state student commuting. The examples below are based on the 2024-25 year rates, and will give you an idea of what you may pay. Keep in mind that your actual cost to attend may vary. Use our net price calculator to get a more accurate net price estimate.
Here are a few examples of affordability:
| Tuition | $13,660 |
| Fees | $1,110 |
| Room and Board ($7,018 double room/$4,678/260 block meal plan) | $11,696 |
| Total Costs: | $26,466 |
| Federal Pell Grant* and Pitt Pell Plus Grant ($7,396 + $7,396) | $14,792 |
| Federal Subsidized Loan (net) | $1000 |
| Federal Unsubsidized Loan (net) | $414 |
| PA State Grant* | $5,260 |
| Panther Scholarship* | $5,000 |
| Total Aid: | $25,908 |
| Remaining cost to attend: | $0 |
The remaining cost to attend may be paid by the student or his/her family or a student may consider an alternative or PLUS loan. *Based on Income eligibility and Expected Family Contribution of $0.
| Tuition | $25,534 |
| Fees | $1,110 |
| Room and Board ($7,018 double room/$4,678/260 block meal plan) | $11,696 |
| Total Costs: | $38,340 |
| Federal Pell Grant* & Pitt Pell Plus Grant ($7,396 + $7,396) | $14,792 |
| Federal Subsidized Loan (net) | $3,464 |
| Federal Unsubsidized Loan (net) | $1,980 |
| Panther Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Total Aid: | $30,736 |
| Remaining cost to attend: | $7,604 |
The remaining cost to attend may be paid by the student or his/her family or a student may consider an alternative or PLUS loan. *Based on Income eligibility, and Expected Family Contribution of $0.
| Tuition | $13,660 |
| Fees | $1,110 |
| Total Costs: | $14,770 |
| Federal Pell Grant* & Pitt Pell Plus Grant ($1,872 + $1,872) | $3,744 |
| Federal Subsidized Loan (net) | $3,464 |
| Federal Unsubsidized Loan (net) | $1,980 |
| PA State Grant* | $2,000 |
| Panther Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Total Aid: | $12,188 |
| Remaining cost to attend: | $2,582 |
The remaining cost to attend may be paid by the student or his/her family or a student may consider an alternative or PLUS loan. *Based on Income eligibility, and Expected Family Contribution of $9,000.
That means most students paid much less than you might expect for a quality education and a degree from a world-renowned institution.
But we're not the only ones saying we're a great value.
- The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford was ranked #12 in Best Value Schools in the North by U.S. News & World Report.
- We have been ranked among the best baccalaureate colleges in the country and a “Best Bang for the Buck” in the Northeast by Washington Monthly magazine
- The Council for Aid to Education ranked us No. 4 on a list of colleges that devote the highest percentage of dollars to financial aid
You can find out more by contacting our Financial Aid office at 814-362-7550 or email at UPBaid@pitt.edu.