Bradley University

1501 West Bradley Avenue
Peoria, IL 61625

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https://www.bradley.edu/
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Main telephone 309-676-7611
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Date founded 1897
Degrees offered Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Campus size 85 acres
County Peoria
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Number of full time, freshmen men 396
Number of full time, freshmen women 434
Total number of full time freshmen 830
Number of part time, freshmen men 2
Number of part time, freshmen women 1
Total number of part time freshmen 3
Total number of freshmen men 398
Total number of freshmen women 435
Total number of freshmen 833
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,827
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,936
Total number of full time undergraduates 3,763
Number of part time, undergraduate men 68
Number of part time, undergraduate women 52
Total number of part time undergraduates 120
Total number of undergraduate males 1,895
Total number of undergraduate females 1,988
Total number of undergraduate students 3,883
Number of male graduate students 434
Number of female graduate students 959
Total number of graduate students 1,393
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 2,329
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 2,947
Total enrollment 5,276
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 4%
Black 10%
Hispanic 14%
White 62%
Race/ethnicity unknown 2%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 14%
Number of states and territories represented 43
Percentage of students from outside the US 2%
Number of countries represented 50
Percentage of students 25 or older 2%
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Tuition year 2024-2025
In-state tuition $39,248
Out-of-state tuition $39,248
Fees $432
Books and supplies $1,200
Room and board (live on campus)* $12,850
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Abigail Gashaw
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Assistance
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 309-677-3089
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term) December 1
School year financial aid data is from 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $31,367
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 81%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $3,934
Scholarship or grant $27,850
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $29,647
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 77%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $5,277
Scholarship or grant $25,369
Work study $1,457
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 981
Number of freshmen who received aid 799
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 3,430
Number of undergraduates who received aid 2,845
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 71%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $34,035
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Nursing loans Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
United Negro College Fund Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Justin Ball
Admissions contact title Vice President for Enrollment Management
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 309-447-6460 Ext 6460
Admissions phone (toll free) 800-447-6460 Ext 6460
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 4,272
Number of male applicants accepted 3,157
Number of male applicants who enrolled 398
Number of female applicants 5,866
Number of female applicants accepted 4,615
Number of female applicants who enrolled 435
Total number of applicants 10,138
Total number of applicants accepted 7,772
Total number of applicants who enrolled 833
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school GPA (minimum) 2.75
High school GPA Recommended, but not required
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Letters of recommendation (#) 1
Letters of recommendation Recommended, but not required
Written essay or personal statement Required for all students
Other application materials Audition required of music majors and recommended for theatre majors, portfolio recommended for art majors
Other application materials Required for some students
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Very important
Standardized test scores Not considered
High school class rank Considered
Recommendations Considered
Application essay Considered
Character/personal qualities Considered
Interview Considered
Talent or ability Considered
Extracurricular activities Considered
Level of applicant's interest Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Considered
Related to a school graduate Considered
First generation college student Considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 14%
500 - 599 38%
600 - 699 38%
700 - 800 8%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score 584
SAT math
400 - 499 14%
500 - 599 39%
600 - 699 31%
700 - 800 13%
Average SAT math score 597
ACT score
12 - 17 3%
18 - 23 16%
24 - 29 41%
30 - 36 40%
Average ACT score 26
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.8
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 86%
Percentage in top 25% 48%
Percentage in top 10% 29%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 84%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 56%
Between four and five years 13%
Between five and six years 1%
Letters of recommendation 1, recommended, but not required
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Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
First professional Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 613
Student faculty ratio 11:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Domestic exchange available Yes
At these US schools or through this program Washington Semester; Hollywood Semester
Study abroad available Yes
Army ROTC Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (80)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Discount computer purchase plan available Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Cullom-Davis Library
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
TV station Yes
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 216
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Activities Council of Bradley University, CRU (Campus Christian group), Fraternity/Sorority Life, Service on Saturday, Alpha Phi Omega (Coed Service)
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Percentage of students who live on campus 63%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend 75%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
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Health clinic Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation 78%
Was counseled by the career services office 92%
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
Other career services Springer Center for Internships
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Grad admissions contact person Rachel Webb
Grad admissions contact title Director of Graduate and International Admissions
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 309-447-6460 Ext 6460
Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) 800-447-6460 Ext 6460
Number of full time, male graduate students 289
Number of full time, female graduate students 216
Total number of full time graduate students 505
Number of part time, male graduate students 145
Number of part time, female graduate students 743
Total number of part time graduate students 888
Total number of male graduate students 434
Total number of female graduate students 959
Total number of graduate students 1,393
Number of undergraduate men 1,895
Number of undergraduate women 1,988
Total number of undergraduate students 3,883
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 2,329
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 2,947
Total enrollment 5,276
Tuition year 2022-2023
In-state tuition* $17,820
Out-of-state tuition* $17,820
Fees $300
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.