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 Peoria, 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, and a third of the first-year students are students of color. Bradley is home to the Renaissance Coliseum, where Weezer, Macklemore and Taking Back Sunday, among others, have performed. Looking for more action? The university is a mile from downtown Peoria, and Chicago is just a three-hour drive away.
Costs
- Est. full price 2022-2023
- $51,600
- % of students who get any grants
- 96%
- Est. price for students who receive aid
- $27,300
- Average price for low-income students
- $16,590
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Median SAT/ACT score
- 1170/25
- SAT/ACT required?
- No
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,630
Financial Aid
- % of students with need who get grants
- 98%
- % of need met
- 75%
- % of students who get merit grants
- 26%
- Average merit grant
- $12,930
Student Success
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Average time to a degree
- 4.3 years
- Median student debt
- $27,000
- Early career earnings
- $61,890
- % earning more than a high school grad
- 79%
