Bradley University
Peoria, Illinois
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - professional practice·GPA 3.82
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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.
- Rankings
#305 (Forbes)▼
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 ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$39,680▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $55,970
Room & Board: $12,850
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $27,989
Pell Grant Recipients: 35%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$39,680▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $55,970
Room & Board: $12,850
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $27,989
Pell Grant Recipients: 35%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.78 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1090–1300▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1090–1300
SAT ERW: 550–650
SAT Math: 540–650
ACT Composite: 25–31
- Admit Rate
- 77%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.82
- Total Enrollment
- 5,217
- Undergrad
- 3,883
- Graduate
- 1,334
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Graduation Rate
- 72%
- Official Portal
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1501 W BRADLEY AVE, Peoria, Illinois, 61625-0001
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