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- Phone: (217) 224-0000 x0000
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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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Music Degree
The music program at Bradley University prepares students to become a performing musician, music educator, composer, theorist, musicologist, or a professional in another musical field. The program focuses on learning to play music as well as music history, theory, and composition. Program courses include: performance, music history and literature, composition, music theory, arts management, and conducting. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer music degrees.
The Music program at Bradley University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation since 1948.
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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.
Students Enrolled in the Music Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bradley University offers a bachelor's degree program in music.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 4 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Music program at Bradley University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Description
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Singers
Description
Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, singers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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
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
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