Bradley University
Peoria, IL · Private
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Bradley University admitted 76.8% of applicants university-wide (7,260 of 9,459).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 76.8% | 7,260 | 9,459 |
| In-state | 85.5% | 5,869 | 6,861 |
| Out-of-state | 76.8% | 1,091 | 1,421 |
| International applicants | 25.6% | 300 | 1,174 |
| Men | 74.2% | 2,956 | 3,984 |
| Women | 78.6% | 4,304 | 5,474 |
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 7,260 admitted students, 811 enrolled (11.2% yield).
Bradley University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1030–1240
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 24–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–4.00
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Bradley University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $59,644/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,210 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,434 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $59,644/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,269 |
| $30k–48k | $16,539 |
| $48k–75k | $18,609 |
| $75k–110k | $22,954 |
| Over $110k | $30,008 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Centennial Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Bradley Merit Scholarship — $10,000-$15,000 per year (Merit)
- Bradley University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- International Freshman Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (International Aid)
- Centennial Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Bradley Merit Scholarship — $10,000-$15,000 per year (Merit)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (International Aid)
Bradley University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Bradley University Common Data Set · Application requirements · 2024
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Tell us about yourself. What are you excited about for college? What is something you love?Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $66,852
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 76.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 82.5%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Bradley University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #183
- WSJ: #115
- Forbes: #305
- Niche: #443
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Engineering (0%), Business & marketing (0%), Computer & information sciences (0%).
Student–faculty ratio: 11:1 · 66% of class sections have under 20 students.
Bradley University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.