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Bradley University

Peoria, IL

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Private
  • Campus Life
    Medium • Suburban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $24K
  • SAT Range
    1050–1290
  • Graduation Rate
    76%

Bradley University is a medium, 4-year, private university. This coed college is located in a city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's, certificate, master's, and doctoral degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 77% and a graduation rate of 76%.

From the Institution

Bradley University is a nationally recognized, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering students a personalized, transformative experience preparing them for their future. With more than 100 programs across five colleges, Bradley offers distinctive areas of study such as business, cybersecurity, engineering, game design, nursing, physical therapy, and robotics. All students complete at least two real-world experiences before graduation. This could include interning for a national company like Boeing or Mattel, traveling to Las Vegas for an excursion course behind the scenes at Cirque de Soleil, or studying abroad in a business and engineering convergence course on sustainability in London. Our integrated approach to learning creates opportunities for personal growth and preparation for a lifetime of achievements, applicable to any area of interest. The U.S. News and World Report 2024 Best Colleges List ranked Bradley No. 4 for Best Value in Illinois and No. 1 for its mechanical engineering and undergraduate engineering programs in the state. Princeton Review named Bradley's game design program No. 12 in the nation. Bradley students participate in over 200 student organizations - or start their own. We boast the nation's most-winning speech program, as well as Greek life (including six of the Divine 9), 11 NCAA Division I sports, student leadership, community service, and over a dozen diverse religious organizations. Off campus, Peoria has something for everyone, with coffee shops, theaters, multicultural restaurants, public parks, local sports franchises, bookstores, shopping, and more. We are also centrally located, just a few hours from Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.

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College Board Code
1070
Application Types Accepted
  • Common Application
  • Online through college's own website
Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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Contact Information

Important Dates

Dates are subject to change so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college’s website.

September 17
Regular Application Due
August 1
Financial Aid Application Due

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