Bradley University
- 4 Year
- PEORIA, IL
Bradley University
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- PEORIA, IL
- Rating 3.53 out of 5 1,247 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade C
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade C
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade C+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
From Bradley University
A college experience that is uniquely you. At Bradley University, your path will be personal and personalized. A thriving and diverse student community where you’ll enjoy hands-on learning and academic scholarship and support to help you succeed. Bradley is your college home where you can BE YOU!
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Bradley University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Range
1050-1280
ACT Range
24-30
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into Bradley?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Bradley University
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Net Price
$24,053 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$26,693 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 64 responses59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 88 responses57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 88 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing79 Graduates
- Psychology64 Graduates
- Business59 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering56 Graduates
- Computer Science48 Graduates
- Marketing44 Graduates
- Health Professions41 Graduates
- Elementary Education40 Graduates
- Accounting38 Graduates
- Public Relations28 Graduates
Cybersecurity
BRADLEY’S CENTER FOR CYBERSECURITY NAMED A NATIONAL CENTER OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN CYBER DEFENSE
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,026 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
117
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
86%
Poll
50%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 105 responsesPoll
49%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 115 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$53,600 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
76%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 48 responsesBradley University Reviews
Rating 3.53 out of 5 1,247 reviews
Bradley is a small university but is advertised as a mid-sized campus. It is very diverse, and one-third of its students are part of Greek Life! The Professors are okay, however, the math department is not very good. Additionally, the quality of life isn’t bad, but it isn’t great as the dorms have mold within the walls and they are not all the same sizes. The beds squeak and some rooms are better than others. The surrounding area has many places to go, but it isn’t very safe. The party scene is great as there are fourteen fraternities on campus throwing a party almost weekly, and there are many sorority women as well. The dining halls are subpar but they do have some good food occasionally. Definitely not as good as a Big 10 schools meal options but it gets the job done nonetheless. There are many activities to do on campus, but many of them aren’t very fun, or often pertain to a specific club or sport. The last few years the concerts on campus have been under budgeted.
In my recent spring semester, I have had the opportunity to engage with fellow artists and peers majoring in animation. In my classes and clubs, learning alongside and sharing my work with others who share my passion for character design has been an inspiring and enriching experience. This time with like-minded peers provided me with opportunities for feedback and collaboration. As a soon-to-be sophomore, there are so many more things that I have learned and themes I have learned to explore, and even more that I hope to utilize the knowledge and skills gained in my education to pursue a career in art with a specific focus on character and concept design.
I love the professors so far! I still need to take my classes, but I already have an excellent taste of what my next 2.5 years will be like! I will have many opportunities to grow, learn, and engage with others. There will be many moments of creating, collaborating, and innovating with my classmates.