Bradley University

Peoria, IL · Midsize city

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Acceptance rate
76.8%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$22,719
Sticker price $54,730
Graduation rate
76%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$66,852
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
76.8%
Applicants (fall 2023)
10,138
Admitted (fall 2023)
7,772
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
833
Yield (admitted who enroll)
11%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
79%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
74%
SAT reading, middle 50%
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SAT math, middle 50%
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ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
28% / 9%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$17,269
Family income $30–48k$16,539
Family income $48–75k$18,609
Family income $75–110k$22,954
Family income $110k+$30,008
Full sticker price (per year)
$54,730
Tuition & fees – in-state
$42,160
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$42,160
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with federal loans
63%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
76%
Freshmen who return for year 2
83%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$51,073
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$66,852

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
3,574
Graduate students
1,181
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
51%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Full-time faculty
55%

Undergraduate diversity

White59%
Hispanic15%
Black12%
Asian4.6%
Unknown4.0%
International2.3%
Two or more2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions15%
Business & Marketing15%
Engineering14%
Computer & Information Sciences13%
Education7.9%
Communication & Journalism5.8%
Psychology5.6%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences5.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

Interim President
Jonathan Michael
Main phone
(309) 676-7611
Address
1501 W BRADLEY AVE, Peoria, IL 61625-0001

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.