| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Braves |
| Nickname: | BU |
Bradley University is a private, co-educational university located in Peoria, Illinois . It is a medium sized institution with an enrollment of approximately 6,100 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The Bradley Polytechnic Institute was founded by philanthropist Lydia Moss Bradley in 1897 in memory of her husband Tobias and their six children, all of whom died early and suddenly, making Bradley a childless widow. In 1896, Bradley was introduced to the president of the University of Chicago, who convinced her to move ahead with her plans to establish the institute. Bradley provided seventeen and a half acres of land, $170,000 for buildings, equipment, and a library, and $30,000 per year for operating expenses.
Originally, the institute was organized as a four-year academy as well as a two-year college. There was only one other high school in the city of Peoria at the time. By 1899 the institute had expanded to accommodate nearly 500 pupils, and study fields included biology, chemistry, food work, sewing, English, German, French, Latin, Greek, history, manual arts, drawing, mathematics, and physics. By 1920 the institute dropped the academy orientation and adopted a four-year collegial program. Enrollment continued to grow over the coming decades and the name Bradley University was adopted in 1946.
Bradley University was recently ranked 6th among Midwestern comprehensive masters-degree-granting universities in the 2007 edition of America's Best Colleges published by U.S. News & World Report. In addition, Bradley's Department of Industrial Engineering was ranked second among colleges that do not grant PhDs.
Bradley University was named 24th on the list of "Top 25 Most Connected Campuses" and "Top 25 Most Entrepreneurial Campuses" in the nation by The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine.
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 39% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Missouri Valley Conference) Baseball (Missouri Valley Conference) Track (Missouri Valley Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 18,700 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 18,500 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 130 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,362 | 15% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,994 | 36% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,028 | 93% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,315 | 71% | |
Any Aid: |
96% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 69% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 10% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 500, Math: 520 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 630, Math: 640 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 95% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 22 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 28, Math: 28 |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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What do you need to have to attend the University? Like what classes should you take in high school? What or around what GPA should you have? What percentage or around percentage should you have?
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16 months ago
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I'm not an expert on Bradley, but I was accepted and have read up on it. Bradley has a reputation of letting most people in. Have decent grades, a few extra curriculars, take a few honors and APs and you should be fine.
I have a 4.6 (unweighted gpa), leadership positions in 2 clubs, 28 act, all honors and AP, and a four year sport---but if that's not you, I know a lot of people who have gotten in with a lot less. It never hurts to apply.
collegeboard says - "Percent applicants admitted: 83%"
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I am trying to decide between going to Bradley, Valparasio, or North Park University. Any advice?
20 months ago
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pick Bradley University it's got the best nursing program for nurses That's where my sister is going she just got a scholarship to any University four year one and she chose Bradley University.
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In January, I will be attending Bradley and will need to put my som in daycare. What is near Bradley? How far is the closest Rogy's? Thanks
21 months ago
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these are in Peoria= hope this helps- D
A.PALS Praise & Leadership Schools
309-691-4326
2327 W Willow Knolls Rd
Peoria IL 61614
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B.Early Learning Center
309-689-1057
7411 N University
Pria IL 61614-1212
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C.Fun-N-Fit
309-693-5757
8615 N University Ave
Peoria IL 61615-1631
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D.1 2 3 You 'N Me
309-692-3470
809 W Detweiller Dr
Pria IL 61615
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E.Everday Discoveries Preschool & Daycare
309-692-1571
8823 N Industrial Rd
Peoria IL 61615-1507
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F.Christ Lutheran Child Care
309-637-4755
2020 W Malone St
Peoria IL 61605
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G.Christ Lutheran Child Care
309-637-4755
2020 W Malone St
Peoria IL 61605-3304
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H.Downtown Child Care Center
309-673-3780
124 SW Adams St
Peoria IL 61602
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I.Downtown Child Care Center
309-673-3780
124 SW Adams St
Peoria IL 61602-1320
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J.Holy Cross Child Care Center
309-697-8450
618 S Maxwell Rd
Peoria IL 61607
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23 months ago
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Do you want to be an entrepreneur? Then Bradley University is the school for you!
When choosing a school, base it on the program you want, not the school. Too many people make that mistake. It is a very rare occurance when a University has excellent programs in all fields (even the Ivy League can't make that claim).
Where would you rather study English at Columbia U or MIT? M.I.T is a great school, if you want to study biology, chemistry, etc but Columbia would be a better school for English, History, etc
Choose a University based on the program, not the school! My final thoughts (from a man who was a professor for 30 years)
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