Bradley University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Bradley University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,555 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1897 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Peoria, Illinois.

Academic Offerings

At Bradley University you can earn your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
136
Bradley University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 136 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Bradley University is high at 83% (well above Illinois average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The graduation rate at Bradley University is good - 75%.

Student to faculty ratio at Bradley University is pretty good: 12:1. Learn more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - about $37,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Bradley University beyond tuition are around $500; this comes to $37,900 per year.

Read the details about Bradley University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
75%
Doable
According to recent data, 11,352 applications were submitted and 8,530 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Bradley University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,000
Medium
Bradley University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bradley University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Bradley University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,000 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: nearly $7,000 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Bradley University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Bradley University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Bradley University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Bradley University
1501 W BRADLEY AVE
Peoria, Illinois
61625-0001, USA
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