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Students at Bradley University are quick to call out the merits of the institution and their satisfaction with its size and student body. Located in Illinois, the school has eight colleges and schools serving about 4,600 undergrads. Students can choose from more than 185 undergraduate programs, including majors in ceramics, construction, game design, music business, painting, sports communication, and more. Minors, meanwhile, range from applied ergonomics to legal studies. The campus is relatively compact, so you are likely to run into fellow students and professors on a daily basis. The majority of students live on campus, and most take part in Bradley's 240-some organizations. About a third of students join Greek life. Bradley is home to the Renaissance Coliseum, where Weezer, Macklemore and Taking Back Sunday, among others, have recently performed. Looking for more action? Bradley is a mile from downtown Peoria, and Chicago is just a three-hour drive away.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
FALL 2020 PLAN: The university is offering most courses either in-person or hybrid format, with the possibility of splitting larger classes into in-person/remote synchronous attendance, with students alternating days. Students on campus are expected to move out by Thanksgiving break, after which, classes will resume remotely.
costs
Est. Full Price 2020-2021
$49,200
% of students who get any grants
94%
Est. price for students who receive aid
$27,200
Average price for low-income students
$17,000
admissions
Acceptance rate
67%
Median SAT/ACT Score
1190/26
SAT/ACT Required for Fall 2021?
no
Enrollment
4,600
Financial Aid
% of students with need who get grants
98%
% of need met
72%
% of students who get merit* grants
26%
Average merit grant
$12,720
student success
Graduation rate
78%
Average time to a degree
4.3 years
Average student debt
$27,000
Average salary within 5 years
$55,400
% earning more than $28,000
84%
key deadlines
Early decision application
N/A
Regular application
rolling
coronavirus update
FALL 2020 PLAN: The university is offering most courses either in-person or hybrid format, with the possibility of splitting larger classes into in-person/remote synchronous attendance, with students alternating days. Students on campus are expected to move out by Thanksgiving break, after which, classes will resume remotely.
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