Bradley University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 309-676-7611 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 | 97 acres |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 389 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 418 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 807 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 1 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 3 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 4 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 390 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 421 |
| Total number of freshmen | 811 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,705 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,796 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 3,501 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 56 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 39 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 95 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,761 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,835 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 3,596 |
| Total enrollment | 3,596 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| White | 59% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 4% |
| 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 | 85% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 39 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 2% |
| Number of countries represented | 39 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 2% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $42,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,860 |
| Fees | $990 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,500 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Senior citizens | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | December 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $34,876 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 83% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,747 |
| Scholarship or grant | $31,216 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $32,249 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 80% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $5,517 |
| Scholarship or grant | $27,593 |
| 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 | 787 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 655 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 3,222 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 2,689 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 69% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $35,728 |
| 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 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Justin Ball |
| Admissions contact title | Vice President for Enrollment Management |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 309-677-1000 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 3,984 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 2,956 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 390 |
| Number of female applicants | 5,474 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 4,304 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 421 |
| Total number of applicants | 9,458 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 7,260 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 811 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | November 1 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 16% |
| 500 - 599 | 44% |
| 600 - 699 | 30% |
| 700 - 800 | 9% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 14% |
| 500 - 599 | 51% |
| 600 - 699 | 25% |
| 700 - 800 | 8% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 3% |
| 18 - 23 | 19% |
| 24 - 29 | 49% |
| 30 - 36 | 30% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.77 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 76% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 47% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 23% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 82% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 58% |
| Between four and five years | 13% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, recommended, but not required |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 543 |
| Student faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
| 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 |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval 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 (22) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Cullom-Davis Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 | 238 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), BU Explore Peoria, Get Big Stay Big, Active Minds, AI Club |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 65% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 60% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Freshman |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Married graduate students, single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing availability for married graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing application deadline | September 1 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Women's center | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 73% |
| Went directly to graduate or professional school | 20% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 80% |
| 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 | Salary negotiation, other career workshops |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 undergraduate men | 1,761 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,835 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 3,596 |
| Total enrollment | 3,596 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 20 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $20,780 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $20,780 |
| Fees | $312 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 20 credit hours per year.) |