Peoria, Illinois · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Bradley University is a private university in Peoria, Illinois, United States, founded in 1897. It enrolls 5,200 students in more than 100 undergraduate programs and more than 30 graduate programs across five colleges. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and 22 specialized and professional accreditors.
National rank
Ranked #305 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #883 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
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1501 W BRADLEY AVE, Peoria, Illinois, 61625-0001
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1090–1300
SAT ERW: 550–650
SAT math: 540–650
ACT composite: 25–31
Total: 5,217
Undergrad: 3,883
Undergrad full-time: 3,763
Graduate: 1,334
Part-time: 1,003
In-state
Tuition: $39,680
Total cost on campus: $55,970
Out-of-state
Tuition: $39,680
Total cost on campus: $55,970
Room & board: $12,850
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $27,989
Pell grant recipients: 35%
Rent: $633 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.78 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.73
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.