What SAT score do I need for Bradley University?

Bradley University's middle 50% SAT range is 1110 to 1230. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What is the acceptance rate at Bradley University?

Bradley University admits roughly 77% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Bradley University actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $22,719 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Bradley University a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Bradley University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Bradley University

Peoria, IL · Midwest

Acceptance rate: 76.8%
SAT mid-50: 1110-1230
Cost after aid: $22,719
Graduation rate: 76%

What Bradley University says matters

How Bradley University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 77%; 7,260 of 9,459
Yield: 11%; 811 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1030-1240
ACT mid-50: 24-30
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 74%2,956 of 3,984
Women: 79%4,304 of 5,474

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA

Important

Class rank

Not considered

Standardized test scores

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Bradley University published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission124

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: No
AP: X
CLEP: X
Institutional Exam: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: No

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 3,984
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 5,474
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 1
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 2,956
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 4,304
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 389
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 1
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 418
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 3
Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 9,459
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 7,260
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 811
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 6,861
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 5,869
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 705
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,421
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,091
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 91
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,174
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 300
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 15
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 3
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: No

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 11
English: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 2
Of these, units that must be lab: 2
Foreign language: 0
Social studies: 2
History: 0
Academic electives: 0
Computer Science: 0
Visual/Performing Arts: 0
Total academic units: 18
English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 3
Of these, units that must be lab: 2
Foreign language: 0
Social studies: 3
History: 2
Academic electives: 0
Computer Science: 0
Visual/Performing Arts: 0

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Important
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Not Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.2
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.05
Submitting SAT Scores: 160
Submitting ACT Scores: 37
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,030
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,240
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 520
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 630
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 510
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 630
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 30%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 23%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 30%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 33%
SAT Math: 700-800: 7.5
SAT Math: 600-699: 25
SAT Math: 500-599: 51.25
SAT Math: 400-499: 13.75
SAT Math: 300-399: 2.5
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
ACT Composite: 30-36: 29.73
ACT Composite: 24-29: 48.65
ACT Composite: 18-23: 18.92
ACT Composite: 12-17: 2.7
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 23%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 47%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 76%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 24%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 6.0%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 34%
Total: 0
Total: 0
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 31%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 22%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 19%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 8.3%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 5.5%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 12%
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.77
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 100%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: No
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?: Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Date: X
No set Date: 5
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after: 1
Yes, in part: 06
No: 01
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 12 Months
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: No

Transfer Admission33

Fall Applicants

Men: 390
Women: 402
Unknown: 792
Total: 170
Men: 161
Another Gender: 331
Unknown: 74
Total: 46
Women: 120

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: Yes
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2.5
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 66
Unit Type: credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:: 30
American Council on Education (ACE): Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST): Yes
Number: 20
Unit Type: credit
Number: 20
Unit Type: credit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?: Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://bradley.edu/offices/academic/registrar/veterans/

Academic Offerings and Policies17

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
Humanities: X
Intensive writing: X
Mathematics: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X

Student Life36

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 12%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 28%
Percent of women who join sororities: 17%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 81%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 19%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 37%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 13%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 28%
Percent of women who join sororities: 20%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 65%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 35%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 2.0%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18.14
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18.17
Average age of full-time students: 19.92
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20.12

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Apartments for single students: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Annual Expenses23

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:: https://admissions.bradley.edu/ssl/estimator
If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.: X

Private Tuition

Tuition: 41210
Tuition: 41210

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 950
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13500
Housing Only (on-campus):: 7720
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 5780
Required Fees:: 950
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13500
Housing Only (on-campus):: 7720
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 5780

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?: No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?: No

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1300
Transportation:: 684
Other expenses:: 2000
Books and supplies:: 1300
Transportation: 1134
Other expenses:: 2000
Books and supplies:: 1300
Transportation:: 684
Other expenses:: 2000

Financial Aid97

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 173
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 29
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 1,013
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 154
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 19
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 2

Reporting Year

2023-2024 Final: X

Need-based Aid Awarded

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 72589636
Total Scholarships/Grants: 15152250
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 1588220
Federal Work-Study: 0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 16740470
Total Self-Help: 4108211
Parent Loans: 938733
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 835834

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 23987301
Total Scholarships/Grants: 8639591
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 8639591
Total Self-Help: 6039123
Parent Loans: 1260290
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 3543176

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 830
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 787
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 655
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 655
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 655
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 497
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 102
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 134
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 83%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 34876
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 31216
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4824
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3747
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 3,763
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 3,222
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 2,696
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 2,689
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,676
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 2,047
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 424
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 575
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 80%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 32249
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 27593
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 6291
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 5517
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 102
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 64
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 49
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 46
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 42
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 31
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 5
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 5
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 51%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 15516
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 12495
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 6095
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 5966

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 765

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 525
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 520
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 133
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 69.00
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 68.00
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 17.00
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 35728
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 24541
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 45084

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 37,680
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 2,976,708

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X

Financial Aid Deadlines

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:: X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:: 12
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): 1

Financial Aid Reply

Students must reply by (date):: 5
or within____weeks of notification.: 1

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
Federal Nursing Loans: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Alumni affiliation: X
Art: X
Athletics: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: Bradley Commitment - a full tuition program for first time undergraduate students who are Illinois residents and pell eligible.

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred29

Diploma/Certificates

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Natural resources and conservation: 0.005
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 0.001
Communication/journalism: 0.066
Communication technologies: 0.013
Computer and information sciences: 0.118
Education: 0.064
Engineering: 0.16
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.007
Family and consumer sciences: 0.005
English: 0.022
Liberal arts/general studies: 0.003
Biological/life sciences: 0.044
Mathematics and statistics: 0.007
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 0.008
Parks and recreation: 0.009
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.009
Physical sciences: 0.012
Psychology: 0.058
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 0.017
Public administration and social services: 0.014
Social sciences: 0.03
Visual and performing arts: 0.038
Health professions and related programs: 0.146
Business/marketing: 0.143
History: 0.01
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence115

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 389
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 191
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 183
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 3,596
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 1,181
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 4,777
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 11.5
Hispanic/Latino: 128
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 147
White, non-Hispanic: 423
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 3
Asian, non-Hispanic: 46
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 7
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 38
TOTAL: 811
Nonresidents: 83
Hispanic/Latino: 531
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 438
White, non-Hispanic: 2,125
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 8
Asian, non-Hispanic: 163
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 4
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 79
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 143
TOTAL: 3,574
Nonresidents: 86
Hispanic/Latino: 532
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 440
White, non-Hispanic: 2,129
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 9
Asian, non-Hispanic: 164
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 4
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 81
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 151
TOTAL: 3,596

Persistence

Bachelor's degrees: 977
Postbachelor's certificates: 3
Master's degrees: 381
Post-Master's certificates: 16
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 56
Doctoral degrees – other: 8

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 348
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 334
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 408
Total: 1,090
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 348
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 334
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 408
Total: 1,090
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 184
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 208
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 249
Total: 641
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 47
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 39
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 64
Total: 150
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 8
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 2
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 9
Total: 19
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 239
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 249
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 322
Total: 810
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 68.68
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 74.55
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 78.92
Total: 74.31
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 423
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 380
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 462
Total: 1,265
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 423
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 380
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 462
Total: 1,265
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 198
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 227
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 290
Total: 715
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 62
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 46
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 66
Total: 174
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 9
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 3
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 8
Total: 20
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 269
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 276
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 364
Total: 909
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 63.59
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 72.63
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 78.79
Total: 71.86
2021 Cohort: 0
2020 Cohort: 0

Instructional Faculty And Class Size49

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 291
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 59
C. Total number who are women: 124
D. Total number who are men: 161
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 9
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 237
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 41
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 12
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 1
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 252
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 11
C. Total number who are women: 102
D. Total number who are men: 57
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 59%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 91
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 15
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 87
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 543
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 70
C. Total number who are women: 226
D. Total number who are men: 218
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 9
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 296
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 132
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 27
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 88
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 11
based on ____ students: 4,235
and ____ faculty: 375

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 443
10-19: 443
20-29: 466
30-39: 330
40-49: 95
50-99: 23
100+: 26
Total: 4
2-9: 12
10-19: 12
20-29: 28
30-39: 6
40-49: 1
50-99: 1
100+: 1
Total: 48

Source: Bradley University's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Bradley University

Bradley University is a small private university in Peoria, IL, in a city setting.

What Bradley University looks for

Bradley University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Bradley University?
Bradley University's middle 50% SAT range is 1110 to 1230. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What is the acceptance rate at Bradley University?
Bradley University admits roughly 77% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Bradley University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $22,719 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Bradley University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Bradley University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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