Bradley University
PrivatePeoria, IL
Bradley University, in Peoria, IL, is a private mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,574 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 77% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $107,379/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Bradley University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Bradley University weighs your application
From Bradley University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bradley University look for in applicants?
Per Bradley University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Bradley University's acceptance rate?
Bradley University in Peoria, IL admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Bradley University cost?
Bradley University's total cost of attendance is reported at $54,730 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Bradley University?
Bradley University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Bradley University require students to live on campus?
No -- Bradley University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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