Bradley University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1532 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #419 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #375 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1 of 4 | In Peoria |
| #402 of 1,020 | For Sexology |
| Top50% | For 70 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 3,596
- Graduates
- 1,181
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.bradley.edu
Bradley University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bradley University has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 74% | 79% |
| Applicants | 9,458 | 3,984 | 5,474 |
| Admissions | 7,260 | 2,956 | 4,304 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 807 | 388 | 419 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 2 | 2 |
1,865 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
757 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2751 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 585 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 552 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 352 (7%) |
| Asian | 218 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 210 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 89 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bradley University is $23,787 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,269 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,539 |
| $48-75K | $18,609 |
| $75-110K | $22,954 |
| $110K+ | $30,008 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,210 | $19,620 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,210 | $19,620 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,210 | $19,620 |
| Fee in-district | $950 | $820 |
| Fee in-state | $950 | $820 |
| Fee out-of-state | $950 | $820 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,522 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,500 |
| Room charge | $7,720 |
| Meal charge | $5,780 |
Bradley University majors
Bradley University has granted 915 bachelor's degrees across 86 programs, 306 master's across 23 programs, and 53 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bradley University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 91 | ||
| Computer Science | 41 | 40 | |
| Data Science, General | 63 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 | 2 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 23 | 23 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 46 | ||
| Psychology, General | 46 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 42 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | 18 | |
| Accounting | 29 | 10 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 38 | ||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 31 | 4 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 27 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 26 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 17 | 7 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 15 | 9 | |
| Sports Communication | 23 | ||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 21 | ||
| Construction Engineering | 19 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | 3 | |
| Finance, General | 18 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 18 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 18 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 12 | 5 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 15 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | 4 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 14 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | 5 | |
| Social Work | 14 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | 1 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Radio and Television | 12 | ||
| Management Science | 10 | ||
| Music Management | 9 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 5 | 3 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Graphic Design | 5 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 5 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 4 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| Acting | 3 | ||
| Business Analytics | 2 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Journalism | 3 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 3 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 3 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | ||
| French Studies | 1 | ||
| General Literature | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | ||
| Sculpture | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 915 | 306 | 53 |
Bradley University has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 14% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 73% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bradley University has published 4,924 scientific papers with 112,889 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Chemistry, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 66 | 273 |
| 1994 | 45 | 285 |
| 1995 | 41 | 323 |
| 1996 | 51 | 353 |
| 1997 | 61 | 455 |
| 1998 | 64 | 467 |
| 1999 | 48 | 520 |
| 2000 | 61 | 601 |
| 2001 | 70 | 704 |
| 2002 | 147 | 1219 |
| 2003 | 131 | 1100 |
| 2004 | 103 | 1192 |
| 2005 | 120 | 1297 |
| 2006 | 138 | 1723 |
| 2007 | 109 | 2092 |
| 2008 | 118 | 2390 |
| 2009 | 94 | 2762 |
| 2010 | 129 | 3226 |
| 2011 | 163 | 3676 |
| 2012 | 162 | 4319 |
| 2013 | 157 | 4777 |
| 2014 | 160 | 5099 |
| 2015 | 171 | 5209 |
| 2016 | 174 | 5156 |
| 2017 | 194 | 5292 |
| 2018 | 171 | 5736 |
| 2019 | 185 | 6577 |
| 2020 | 210 | 7453 |
| 2021 | 150 | 7566 |
| 2022 | 126 | 7513 |
| 2023 | 141 | 7555 |
| 2024 | 143 | 6569 |
| 2025 | 97 | 5604 |
Bradley University alumni
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Neil Flynn
- Occupations
- comediantelevision actorfilm actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Neil Richard Flynn is an American actor and comedian. After performing with numerous comedy troupes in the Chicago area during the 1980s, he made his film debut in Major League (1989). During the 1990s, Flynn had supporting roles in the films Rookie of the Year (1993), The Fugitive (1993), and Magnolia (1999).
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Danny Granger
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Danny Granger Jr. is an American former professional basketball player who played ten seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2005 after a two-year college stint at New Mexico. In 2009, Granger averaged 26 points per game on 45 percent shooting and was named an All-Star and the league's Most Improved Player. An injury to his left knee limited Granger to just five games during the 2012–13 season, and in February 2014, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He went on to play for the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat before having short stints with the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons in 2015.
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Anthony Parker
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Anthony Michael Parker is an American professional basketball executive who is the general manager of the Orlando Magic and former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as well as in Italy and Israel. He is one of the most beloved and successful players in Maccabi Tel Aviv history.
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Aaron Schock
- Enrolled in Bradley University
- In 2002 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- business executiveentrepreneurpolitician
- Biography
-
Aaron Jon Schock is a former American politician who was Republican U.S. Representative for Illinois's 18th congressional district from 2009 until 2015. The district is based in Peoria and includes part of Springfield. He was the first member of the U.S. Congress born in the 1980s as well as the first millennial member of Congress; when he took his seat in 2009 he was the youngest member of Congress, at age 27. Previously, Schock had served two terms in the Illinois House of Representatives, also as its youngest member.
General info
| Founded | 1897 |
|---|---|
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 926 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1501 W BRADLEY AVE Peoria, Illinois, 61625-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 113,000 |
| Phone | 3096767611 |