Bradley, founded in 1897, is a private university. Bradley''s ideal size and comprehensive nature provides students with a selection of more than 90 programs from five undergraduate colleges. Students benefit from a talented, scholarly faculty dedicated to teaching and mentoring and are afforded opportunities for research, internships, practicums, cooperative education, and leadership experiences. Furthermore, Bradley is a pioneer in information technology and provides students electronic access to campus and global information resources from their dorm rooms. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business Administration, Communications and Fine Arts, Education and Health Sciences, Engineering and Technology, and Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. Its 75-acre campus is located in a residential area of Peoria.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
3,258
Undergraduates
1,607
Men - 49.3%
1,652
Women - 50.7%
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
75% of 8,539 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.82
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$61,884
Tuition and Fees
$43,850
Room and Board
$14,050
Average Percent of Need Met
78%
Average Freshman Award
$36,628
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$35,026
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
287
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
29%
10-19
33%
20-29
27%
30-39
7%
40-49
2%
50-99
2%
Over 100
0%
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Peoria Population
109,428
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
64% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA associate member
Sororities
21.6% of women participate
Fraternities
30% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
4.5%
Black/African-American
13.4%
Hispanic/Latino
14.9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1.6%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
56.5%
Unknown
8.8%
International Students
2.4% from 37 countries
First-Year Students Returning
82.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
62.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
74%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
20.0%
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