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Bradley University
Peoria, ILPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Bradley University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Peoria, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading585 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math585 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite27 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering17% of degrees
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,381
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,907
Earnings 5yr: $156,638
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,379
Earnings 5yr: $88,943
Debt: $27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,391
Earnings 5yr: $100,223
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,896
Earnings 5yr: $90,408
Debt: $27,000
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,362
Earnings 5yr: $86,997
Debt: $25,788
Manufacturing Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,690
Earnings 5yr: $88,449
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,941
Earnings 5yr: $78,827
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,214
Earnings 5yr: $84,345
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,801
Earnings 5yr: $82,851
Debt: $27,000
Construction Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,309
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,877
Earnings 5yr: $86,572
Debt: $26,925
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,976
Earnings 5yr: $81,681
Debt: $20,905
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,255
Earnings 5yr: $72,856
Debt: $24,017
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,883
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,110
Earnings 5yr: $61,758
Debt: $25,586
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,040
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,735
Earnings 5yr: $71,906
Debt: $26,899
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,378
Earnings 5yr: $58,439
Debt: $27,000
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,888
Earnings 5yr: $55,746
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,719
In-State Tuition$42,160
Out-of-State Tuition$42,160
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
63%
Take Loans
77%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$59,114
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$66,852
Completion Signals
76%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$251/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
24%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$92,116
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