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Bradley University

Peoria, IL 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate75%
Acceptance Rate75%

About Bradley University

Bradley University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Peoria, Illinois. Bradley University was founded in 1897. The university currently enrolls around 5,552 students per year, including 4,147 undergraduates.

Bradley University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Bradley University. Around 75% of applicants get into Bradley University each year. Out of 11,352 applications received in 2022, 8,530 students were offered admission.

Bradley University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 75%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.8
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 40%

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Bradley University is located in the town of Peoria, Illinois,.

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College Info

1501 West Bradley Avenue Peoria, IL 61625-0002

Campus Setting: Suburban

Bradley University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

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

Bradley University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1070 - 1280

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Math SAT Range

490 - 610

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Reading SAT Range

580 - 670

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1280 and Above

Good

1070 to 1280

Avg

1070 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Bradley University students is 1161. Applicants with SAT scores of 1280 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Bradley University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1070 to 1280 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.

Bradley University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$51,876

In State

$51,876

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$39,248
$39,248
Fees
$432
$432
Housing
$12,196
$12,196
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Bradley University is like? There are approximately 5,552 students enrolled at Bradley University, including 4,147 undergraduate students and 1,405 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 85% percent are from IL and 15% percent of students are from other states.

97%

Full Time

3%

Part Time

85%

In State

15%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,552

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

75%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$39,680

Out-of-State

$39,680

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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