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Bradley University

Bradley University

Peoria, IL · City · 3,574 students
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$22,719
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
74%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$66,852
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
77%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, is a mid-sized private institution best known for pairing a personalized, teaching-focused environment with strong pre-professional preparation. Its most acclaimed academic programs include nationally ranked degrees in game design and interactive media, alongside rigorous offerings in the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, nursing, and business. Campus life is close-knit and spirited, anchored by NCAA Division I Braves basketball, an active Greek community, and a high rate of undergraduate involvement in campus organizations. A major hallmark of the Bradley experience is its emphasis on hands-on learning, underscored by strong corporate partnerships—most notably with Fortune 100 neighbor Caterpillar Inc.—that fuel robust internship, co-op, and senior capstone opportunities.

Wikipedia: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.

Location
Peoria, IL, 61625-0001 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
123 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$42,160
Housing & food (on campus)$13,500
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$63,278
Average net price$22,719
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$42,160
Housing & food (on campus)$13,500
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$63,278
Average net price$22,719
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.bradley.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$43,718
Fees$1,010
Housing$8,190
Food$6,140
Books & supplies$1,300
Personal expenses$2,128
Transportation$736
Total published by the school$63,278
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,269
$30–48k
$16,539
$48–75k
$18,609
$75–110k
$22,954
$110k+
$30,008
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $25,339
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
74%
Within 4 yrs
58%
Back for yr 2
83%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 69.7% · others: 79.0% 
8 yrs after starting
76% graduated · 3% transferred · 21% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$59,114
10 yrs after entry$66,852
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$12k–$27k
90th percentile$32,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
77%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
27
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 74.2% · women 78.6% 
Yield: 11.2% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 49%Women 51%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
24%
Family income
$79,479
Independent
5%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
2%
Where first-years come from
In state (IL)
86.8%
Out of state
11.3%
International
1.8%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MO 22 · IN 10 · OH 9 · WI 9 · CA 6

Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
15%
Black
12%
Asian
5%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$59,114
After 10 yrs
$66,852
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing83
Psychology, General81
Mechanical Engineering64
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods59
Civil Engineering55
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication52
Design and Applied Arts48
Computer Science42
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other38
Business Administration, Management and Operations38
Biology, General36
Accounting and Related Services35
Marketing26
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas24
Manufacturing Engineering24
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management22
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$362M
Full-time faculty
55%
Faculty salary
$9,409/mo
Teaching spend
$17,531
per student
Federal loans
63%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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