Bradley University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1610 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #437 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #392 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1 of 4 | In Peoria |
| #398 of 1,018 | For Sexology |
| Top50% | For 70 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 4,143
- Graduates
- 1,409
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 72% | 77% |
| Applicants | 11,352 | 4,621 | 6,731 |
| Admissions | 8,530 | 3,343 | 5,187 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,036 | 467 | 569 |
1,819 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
911 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
416 or 40%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bradley University are 1050-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
143 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bradley University are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3383 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 647 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 508 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 433 (8%) |
| Asian | 253 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 156 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 151 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bradley University is $24,053 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 | $17,128 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,292 |
| $48-75K | $18,353 |
| $75-110K | $24,667 |
| $110K+ | $29,902 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,380 | $17,820 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,380 | $17,820 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,380 | $17,820 |
| Fee in-district | $420 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $420 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $420 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,912 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,196 |
| Room charge | $6,998 |
| Meal charge | $5,198 |
Bradley University majors
Bradley University has granted 1,084 bachelor's degrees across 86 programs, 283 master's across 21 programs, and 77 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bradley University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 81 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 79 | ||
| Accounting | 37 | 28 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 63 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 56 | 6 | |
| Psychology, General | 62 | ||
| Computer Science | 46 | 13 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 45 | 10 | |
| Nursing Practice | 42 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 41 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 26 | 11 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 35 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 25 | 3 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 27 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 25 | ||
| Sports Communication | 25 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 19 | 5 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 14 | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 19 | 4 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 23 | ||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 22 | ||
| Finance, General | 21 | ||
| Music Management | 20 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 18 | ||
| Social Work | 18 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 17 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | 3 | |
| Construction Management, General | 16 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 16 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | ||
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 12 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 11 | ||
| Radio and Television | 11 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | 1 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 10 | ||
| Journalism | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | 1 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 9 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Telecommunications Management | 8 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | 2 | |
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 4 | 3 | |
| Acting | 6 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 6 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| French Studies | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | ||
| General Studies | 4 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| General Literature | 3 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Photography | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 3 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | ||
| Management Science | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Advertising | 1 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Consumer Merchandising & Retailing Management | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Printmaking | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,084 | 283 | 77 |
Bradley University has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 73% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bradley University has published 4,397 scientific papers with 76,691 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 49 | 200 |
| 1992 | 52 | 211 |
| 1993 | 65 | 214 |
| 1994 | 37 | 222 |
| 1995 | 37 | 269 |
| 1996 | 47 | 281 |
| 1997 | 56 | 296 |
| 1998 | 63 | 357 |
| 1999 | 44 | 400 |
| 2000 | 54 | 455 |
| 2001 | 65 | 547 |
| 2002 | 141 | 898 |
| 2003 | 125 | 838 |
| 2004 | 104 | 868 |
| 2005 | 105 | 1015 |
| 2006 | 127 | 1308 |
| 2007 | 110 | 1636 |
| 2008 | 116 | 1806 |
| 2009 | 99 | 2281 |
| 2010 | 107 | 2532 |
| 2011 | 157 | 2852 |
| 2012 | 142 | 3392 |
| 2013 | 148 | 3805 |
| 2014 | 157 | 4028 |
| 2015 | 154 | 4132 |
| 2016 | 164 | 4036 |
| 2017 | 185 | 3921 |
| 2018 | 160 | 4208 |
| 2019 | 152 | 4714 |
| 2020 | 189 | 5083 |
| 2021 | 147 | 5416 |
| 2022 | 117 | 5365 |
| 2023 | 121 | 5181 |
Bradley University alumni
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Neil Flynn
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorfilm actoractorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Neil Richard Flynn is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Janitor on Scrubs and Clone High, and Mike Heck in the ABC comedy series The Middle. He has had notable appearances in television series, such as That '70s Show, CSI, and Smallville, and the television films It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie and Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie.
-
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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Aaron Schock
- Enrolled in Bradley University
- In 2002 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- politicianentrepreneurbusiness executive
- 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.
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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.
General info
| Founded | 1897 |
|---|---|
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,001 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1501 W BRADLEY AVE Peoria, Illinois, 61625-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 113,000 |
| Phone | 3096767611 |