School Information

35.6
Total Enrollment 5,800
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Bradley University

http://www.bradley.edu
1501 W Bradley Ave, Peoria, Illinois 61625-0001
(309) 676-7611

The International Programs Office at Bradley University is committed to nurturing the development of students as citizens of a complex global community. Our goal is to prepare individuals for life and professions in a changing world by enabling our students to cross academic, geographic, and cultural boundaries. We are dedicated to enriching the intellectual lives of our students, faculty, staff, and community by facilitating international academic programs; fostering an internationalized curriculum on-campus; supporting faculty development, research, and engagement with international issues; and encouraging collaborative engagement with constituencies, institutions, and communities that represent global diversity. A distinctive feature of Bradley University ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Bradley University, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 90.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,965), and 67% receive loans ($6,093 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,650.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Bradley University is $21,123 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,221 people applied to Bradley University. Of the applicants, 74.0% were admitted (73.0% male & 74.0% female ) and 24.0% accepted (25.0% male and 24.0% female)

Of the 5,061 undergraduate students at Bradley University, 5.0% are part-time. A majority (95.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 59.0% of the 739 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     85.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     87.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     54.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     76.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     77.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline October 15th
Admissions Office Phone 800-447-6460
Admissions Office Email admissions@bradley.edu
Admissions Office Address 1501 W Bradley Ave | Peoria, IL 61625
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.bradley.edu/admissions/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.bradley.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.bradley.edu/freshman/application/
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Bradley University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 640
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 28
 
Bradley University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 40 1
Biochemistry 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20 1
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 16
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 241 112
Accounting 40 25
Actuarial Science 15
Business Administration and Management, General 47 87
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 7
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 0
Business/Managerial Economics 3
Finance, General 28
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 14
Insurance 2
International Business/Trade/Commerce 11
Management Information Systems, General 11
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 37
Selling Skills and Sales Operations 9
Small Business Administration/Management 17
Communication, journalism, and related programs 107
Advertising 28
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
Journalism 15
Organizational Communication, General 4
Photojournalism 0
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 0
Public Relations/Image Management 34
Radio and Television 26
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 16
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects 16
Computer and information sciences and support services 14 42
Computer Science 12 38
Information Science/Studies 2 4
Education 0 107 58
Adult and Continuing Education Administration 8
Art Teacher Education 0
Biology Teacher Education 0
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 30
Curriculum and Instruction 0 6
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 10
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 25
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 1 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 14
Elementary Education and Teaching 57
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 0
French Language Teacher Education 0
German Language Teacher Education 0
History Teacher Education 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Music Teacher Education 9
Physics Teacher Education 0
Psychology Teacher Education 0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Social Science Teacher Education 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 5
Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Speech Teacher Education 0
Engineering 149 77
Civil Engineering, General 33 8
Civil Engineering, Other 0
Computer Engineering, General 6
Construction Engineering 28
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 20 32
Engineering Physics 0
Engineering, General 0
Engineering, Other 0
Industrial Engineering 13 8
Manufacturing Engineering 3 2
Mechanical Engineering 46 27
Engineering technologies/technicians 4
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 0
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 4
English language and literature/letters 38 9
English Language and Literature, General 38 9
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 30
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management 16
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 14
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
French Language and Literature 4
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 147 16 22
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 16
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 55
Nurse Anesthetist 0 15
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 74 0
Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 22
History 26
History, General 26
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1 3
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 3
Mathematics and statistics 3
Mathematics, General 3
Natural resources and conservation 0
Environmental Science 0
Philosophy and religious studies 6
Philosophy 2
Religion/Religious Studies 4
Physical sciences 21 3
Chemistry, General 16 3
Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Physics, General 5
Psychology 58
Psychology, General 58
Public administration and social service professions 25
Social Work 25
Security and protective services 23
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 23
Social sciences 57
Economics, General 1
International Relations and Affairs 10
Political Science and Government, General 31
Sociology 15
Visual and performing arts 49 2
Acting 7
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
Art/Art Studies, General 0 0
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 1
Directing and Theatrical Production 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
Drawing 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4 2
Graphic Design 8
Music Management and Merchandising 4
Music Performance, General 3
Music Theory and Composition 1
Music, General 7
Painting 1
Photography 6
Printmaking 1
Sculpture 0
 
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