Bradley University

Bradley University Overview

Bradley University is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Peoria, Illinois. Bradley University was founded in 1897 and now enrolls around 5,855 students a year, including 4,574 undergrads. Bradley University provides housing for up to 3,290 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 75% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Bradley University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Bradley University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Bradley University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Bradley University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Bradley University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Bradley University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Bradley University on the Student Life page.

Is Bradley University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer sense of what Bradley University offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Bradley University

It is moderately difficult to get into Bradley University. Bradley University admitted 73% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 10,202 applications received in 2021, 7,476 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Bradley University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Bradley University, around 86% come back their sophomore year. Bradley University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 75%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Bradley University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 70% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Bradley University grads is $54,608 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Bradley University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Bradley University's endowment was valued at $322.4 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $14,702 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Bradley University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Bradley University meets 75% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Bradley University full-time are awarded $26,139 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Bradley University. Based on this information, how does Bradley University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Bradley University a good school for you?

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Where is Bradley University?

Bradley University is located in the suburban setting of Peoria, Illinois.

If you want to see Bradley University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 74 to Peoria, or book a flight to the nearest airport, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Bradley University and Peoria are like without leaving home.

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