Bradley University is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Peoria, Illinois. Bradley University was founded in 1897. The college enrolls around 5,588 students per year, including 4,331 undergrads.
It is moderately difficult to get into Bradley University. Bradley University admitted 76% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 7,669 out of 10,109 total applicants were accepted.
Bradley University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 76% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
Average GPA | 3.8 |
Test Optional | Yes |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 70% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Bradley University is locatedin the town of Peoria, Illinois,.
If you are interested in seeing Bradley University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 74 to Peoria, or book a flight to the nearest airport, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Bradley University and Peoria are like without leaving home.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Bradley University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Bradley University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
30 and Above
24 to 30
24 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Bradley University is 27. Students with an ACT score of 30 and above have a good chance of getting into Bradley University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 24 and 30 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 24 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1270 and Above
1070 to 1270
1070 and Less
The median SAT score for Bradley University students is 1182. Applicants with SAT scores of 1270 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Bradley University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1070 to 1270 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1070 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Bradley University.
Tuition & Fees
$47,960
In State$47,960
Out-of-StateWondering what life at Bradley University is like? There are approximately 5,588 students enrolled at Bradley University, including 4,331 undergraduate students and 1,257 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 83% percent are from IL and 17% percent of students are from other states.
97%
Full Time3%
Part Time83%
In State17%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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