Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 309-676-7611 Ext 7611 |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Feature | Note |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 467 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 569 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 1,036 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,963 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 2,063 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 4,026 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 73 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 44 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 117 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 2,036 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 2,107 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 4,143 |
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 | 2,470 |
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 3,066 |
Total enrollment | 5,536 |
American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
Asian | 4% |
Black | 8% |
Hispanic | 13% |
White | 64% |
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 | 15% |
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% |
Feature | Note |
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Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
In-state tuition | $39,248 |
Out-of-state tuition | $39,248 |
Fees | $432 |
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,196 |
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
School employees and their children | Yes |
Senior citizens | Yes |
Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
Feature | Note |
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Financial aid contact person | Abigail Gashaw |
Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Assistance |
Financial aid contact e-mail | |
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) |
School year financial aid data is from | 2021-2022 |
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $30,083 |
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 80% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
Loan | $3,718 |
Scholarship or grant | $26,541 |
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $27,493 |
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 75% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
Loan | $5,443 |
Scholarship or grant | $23,160 |
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 | 976 |
Number of freshmen who received aid | 805 |
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 3,597 |
Number of undergraduates who received aid | 2,986 |
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 75% |
Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $35,603 |
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 2021-2022 academic year.) |
Feature | Note |
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Admissions contact person | Justin Ball |
Admissions contact title | Vice President for Enrollment Management |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
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 | 4,621 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 3,343 |
Number of female applicants | 6,731 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 5,187 |
Total number of applicants | 11,352 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 8,530 |
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 | 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 |
Racial/ethnic group | Not 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 | 37% |
600 - 699 | 38% |
700 - 800 | 10% |
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 584 |
SAT math | |
400 - 499 | 17% |
500 - 599 | 36% |
600 - 699 | 37% |
700 - 800 | 8% |
Average SAT math score | 597 |
ACT score | |
12 - 17 | 1% |
18 - 23 | 24% |
24 - 29 | 48% |
30 - 36 | 27% |
Average ACT score | 26 |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.82 |
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 85% |
Percentage in top 25% | 51% |
Percentage in top 10% | 22% |
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 83% |
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
In four years or less | 57% |
Between four and five years | 16% |
Between five and six years | 1% |
Letters of recommendation | 1, recommended, but not required |
Feature | Note |
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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 | 577 |
Student faculty ratio | 12:1 |
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 |
Feature | Note |
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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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) |
Feature | Note |
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Percentage of students who live on campus | 69% |
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 |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Feature | Note |
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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 | |
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 | 2,036 |
Number of undergraduate women | 2,107 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 4,143 |
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 2,470 |
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 3,066 |
Total enrollment | 5,536 |
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.) |