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Bradley University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Illinois

Bradley University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
76.8%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹39,60,173Out-of-state
Students
3,574Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Bradley University is a private university in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1897, Bradley University enrolls 5,200 students who are pursuing degrees in more than 100 undergraduate programs and more than 30 graduate programs in five colleges. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and 22 specialized and professional accreditors.

Admissions planning estimate

76.8% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 61.8%–91.8%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 76.7% (7,772/10,138; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

77 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 9,459
Offered a place 7,260
Enrolled 811

11.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1030-1240
4001600
ACT composite24-30
136

What a year costs

₹53,50,366 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹39,60,173
  • Housing₹12,68,082
  • Books & supplies₹1,22,112
Sticker price ₹53,50,366
After aid (average) ₹21,34,041

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹39,60,173
Out-of-state ₹39,60,173

Average aid awarded: ₹25,91,865 a year.

Outcomes and support

82.7%
Retention
76.2%
Graduation
71%
Get financial aid
12%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 59.5%
Hispanic 14.9%
African American 12.3%
Asian 4.6%
Unknown 4%
Multiracial 2.2%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Apparel and Textilesbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Engineeringbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Servicesbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanitiesbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Literaturebachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Manufacturing Engineeringbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Telecommunications Managementbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate76.76%
Total Applicants9459
Admitted Applicants7260
Enrolled Applicants811
Application Fee₹3,757
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1030
SAT Composite 75th %1240
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹39,60,173
Out-of-State Tuition₹39,60,173
Average Housing Cost₹12,68,082
Books & Supplies₹1,22,112
Average Net Price₹21,34,041
Students Receiving Aid71%
Average Aid Awarded₹25,91,865
Out-of-State Students12%

Student Body Diversity

African American12.26%
Asian4.56%
Hispanic14.86%
White59.46%
Multiracial2.21%
Native American0.22%
Pacific Islander0.11%
International2.32%
Unknown Race4%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate76.17%
Retention Rate82.65%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates3574

Contact

Street Address1501 W Bradley Ave
ZIP Code61606
Phone(309) 677-1000
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/