Bradley University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,137
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	76%

Located in Peoria, Illinois, Bradley is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that Bradley is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bradley University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Bradley emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Bradley boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,360

Cost of attendance at Bradley University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,360

Cost of attendance at Bradley University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Bradley University received on average $24,174 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,174

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	301	29%	$4,871	$1,466,269
Other Federal Grant	305	30%	$6,434	$1,962,372
State Grant/Scholarships	328	32%	$5,018	$1,645,998
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,026	100%	$20,657	$21,194,216
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,026	100%	$24,174	$24,802,586

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bradley University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bradley University students is 75.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 72.6%.

75.8%

asian 63.9% 23 students
African American 62.0% 31 students
white 79.7% 570 students
unknown 57.1% 8 students
hispanic 60.5% 49 students
International Students 54.6% 6 students
Mixed Race 80.0% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Missouri Valley Conference
Basketball Missouri Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Missouri Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Bradley University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bradley University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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