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Bradley University

#464 in US ranking Peoria, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$57,751
Tuition & fees
$43,850
Avg. aid
$27,318
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
77%
Avg. SAT
1170
Avg. ACT
27

Outcomes

Graduation rate
76%
Median salary
$54,778
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Bradley University?

Bradley's recurring campus activities include Late Night BU, Block Party, and Lighting of the B. These events give students opportunities to gather outside class, particularly around the start of the academic year and other points in the campus calendar.

Late Night BU is associated with evening student programming; Block Party is a community gathering; and Lighting of the B centers on one of Bradley's recognizable campus symbols. Homecoming and athletics-related events offer other occasions for students and alumni to take part in university traditions. Dates, locations, and activities can change, so the current events calendar is the appropriate source for planning attendance.

What are the student housing and dining options at Bradley University?

Bradley provides university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, and offers campus dining. Residence halls are an option for students who want to live close to classes and activities; reported housing features include high-speed internet access and electronically operated entrances.

Housing and meal arrangements should be considered together. Students comparing a residence hall with an apartment or a commute need to account for meal-plan terms, the length of the housing contract, and expenses that may not be included in rent. Availability of university housing does not by itself guarantee a place in a preferred building or room type. Incoming students should check the current housing application, eligibility and assignment rules, and meal-plan requirements before accepting an offer or signing an off-campus lease.

Bradley University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

218

Bradley University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
10:1
Undergraduates living on campus
64%
Campus size
97 acres

Bradley University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 11

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Bradley University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Cullom-Davis Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Bradley University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Bradley University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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