Affordability

Almost all of our students who apply for financial aid and have need – 99.2% – receive some form of assistance. That means their actual cost to attend is less than the established tuition and fees. That ranks us second among 4-year colleges and universities in Pennsylvania in terms of the average amount of aid awarded.

We're a great value. For the 2026-27 school year, the average financial aid award was:

$23,093 for Pennsylvania students
$29,320 for out-of-state students

We also hold the following rankings compared to all public 4-year colleges and universities in Pennsylvania:

1st in percentage of students with need receiving financial aid
2nd in the average amount of financial aid awarded
5th lowest student debt for graduates
8th most affordable housing and meal plan rates

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 2026-27 year rates, and will give you an idea of what you may pay. Please note that your actual cost to attend may vary. Use our Net Price Calculator to get a more accurate estimate of your net price.

New for Fall 2026: Pitt Regional Campus Tuition Pledge: If your household earns $75,000 or less, you could attend a Pitt regional campus tuition-free.

Here are a few examples of affordability:

In-state, living on campus (not majoring in nursing or engineering technology)

Tuition	$13,932
Fees	$1,330
Room and Board ($7,662 double room/$5,060/260 block meal plan)	$12,722
Total Costs:	$27,984
Federal Pell Grant* and Pitt Pell Plus Grant ($7,395 + $7,395)	$14,790
Federal Subsidized Loan (net)	$2000
Federal Unsubsidized Loan (net)	$1,088
PA State Grant*	$5,106
Panther Scholarship*	$5,000
Total Aid:	$27,086
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 Student Aid Index (SAI) of 0.

Out-of-state, living on campus (not majoring in nursing or engineering technology)

Tuition	$26,044
Fees	$1,330
Room and Board ($7,662 double room/$5,060/260 block meal plan)	$12,722
Total Costs:	$40,096
Federal Pell Grant* & Pitt Pell Plus Grant ($7,395 + $7,395)	$14,790
Federal Subsidized Loan (net)	$3,464
Federal Unsubsidized Loan (net)	$1,980
Panther Scholarship	$10,500
Total Aid:	$30,734
Remaining cost to attend:	$9,362

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 Student Aid Index (SAI) of 0.

In-state, commuting (not majoring in nursing or engineering technology)

Tuition	$13,932
Fees	$1,330
Total Costs:	$15,262
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:	$3,074

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 Student Aid Index (SAI) of 9000.

That means most students paid much less than you might expect for a quality education and a degree from a world-renowned institution.

However, we're not the only ones saying we offer a great value.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford was previously 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 previously 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 by email at UPBaid@pitt.edu.