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Bradley University

Peoria, Illinois 61625-0001

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for engineering

Bradley University is a private institution in Peoria with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1237, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.9K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,852 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,572.

Established
1897
Mascot
"Kaboom!" the gargoyle
Type
Private university
Conference
Missouri Valley Conference

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77%Acceptance
1237SAT Avg
3,865Students
11:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$66,852Earnings 10yr
$23,572Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bradley University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1237

Reading & WritingMid: 585
550650
MathMid: 585
540650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2531

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1237

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,680
Room & Board$12,850
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$52,730
Average Net Price$23,572
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,762
$30–48K$16,472
$48–75K$19,392
$75–110K$25,476
$110K+$29,736

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,572

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (115)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,865
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 11%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.1%
Freshman Retention84.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$59,114
8 Years$65,264
10 Years$66,852

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,200
Men
$68,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#189
Forbes
#230
Washington Monthly
#264

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from IL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
132 mi(229 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
146 mi(253 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
184 mi(319 min)

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