Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001641
- Phone: (217) 224-0000 x0000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
70.21%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$18,158Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Bradley University
Broadway at 14th, Quincy, IL
Bradley University is a nonprofit private institution located in Peoria, Illinois and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Enrollment at BU is nearly 5,800 yearly.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Engineering
- Psychology
- Computer And Information Sciences
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to BU. Scores between 22 to 28 on the ACT or 1540 to 1900 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an admissions rate of about 70 percent of which only 22 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending Bradley University. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,300 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The BU "Braves" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.bradley.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Bradley University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Bradley University has a total student population of about 5,900, with undergraduate students making up about 78% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $34,000-$41,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- For part-time students, charges are between $910-$1,100 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $20,186 |
Receiving Student Loans | 72% | $7,917 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Bradley University may offer services to students like:
- Online course work available
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bradley University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Basketball (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Track and Field (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Bradley University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Molecular Biology (B)
- Biomedical Science (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
- Animation (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Public Relations (B)
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, M)
- Information Science (B, M)
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, M)
- Manufacturing Engineer (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B, M)
- Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B)
- English (B, M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Bradley University.
- Eureka College in Elmhurst, IL (18 miles away)
- Illinois Wesleyan University in Champaign, IL (36 miles away)
- Lincoln College in Lincoln, IL (40 miles away)
- Knox College in Malta, IL (43 miles away)
- Monmouth College in Decatur, IL (56 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in Illinois
- Browse our list of private colleges in Illinois
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001641
- Phone: (217) 224-0000 x0000
- School Homepage