Bradley University

1501 W Bradley Ave, Peoria, IL 61625

Website: Bradley University

Bradley Hall is one of the first buildings constructed for the university and bears the name of the university's founder.
Bradley Hall is one of the first buildings constructed for the university and bears the name of the university's founder.
[source]

Bradley University School Description

Bradley University, an independent, privately endowed, coeducational institution, was founded in 1897 as Bradley Polytechnic Institute by Lydia Moss Bradley as a memorial to her children and husband, Tobias. It became a four-year college in 1920 and in 1946 became a university and began offering graduate programs. It is fully accredited.

Bradley offers its undergraduate students more than 100 programs among five colleges: Foster College of Business Administration; Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts; College of Education and Health Sciences; College of Engineering and Technology; and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Known as the Bradley Braves, men's and women's athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division I level. Bradley's rich athletic tradition includes seven Missouri Valley Conference championships and four NIT championships in men's basketball; six Missouri Valley Conference championships in baseball and two appearances in the collegiate world series; Missouri Valley Conference titles in soccer, women's cross country and golf in 1999, 2002 and 2003; plus numerous all-Americans and conference and national leaders in both men's and women's sports.

Bradley is within three hours driving distance from Chicago or St. Louis and is also accessible by air. The O’Hare & Midway bus service provides easy transportation between major Chicago airports and the Bradley campus. Or, better yet, fly directly to the Greater Peoria Regional Airport, which enjoys daily jet service from Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and St. Louis.

Peoria has garnered the All-American City award three times. As national test marketers have found, Peoria is a microcosm of America. To “play in Peoria” is not only an old term from vaudeville, it is also a catch phrase used to explain the thoughts and habits of the typical American.

Collapse

Bradley University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

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.

History

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.

Academics

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.

Collapse

Read the full entry on Wikipedia

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Braves
Nickname:
BU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,369
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
More Students & Campus Life

Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 21,378
Students Receiving Aid:
98%
More Expenses & Financial Aid

Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
More Admissions

Bradley University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Learn more about Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Master’s Degree Programs

Learn more about Master’s Degree Programs

Bradley University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 56%
Men 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 85%
Other 5%
African-American 5%
Asian 3%
Hispanic 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 86%
Out-of-State 14%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Illinois 86%
Missouri 3%
Wisconsin 1%
Indiana 1%
Minnesota 0%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 39%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Missouri Valley Conference)
Baseball (Missouri Valley Conference)
Track (Missouri Valley Conference)

Bradley University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 21,378    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 21,200    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 178    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,634 17%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 4,250 28%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 7,782 95%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,422 71%  
Any Aid:
  98%  

Bradley University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 67% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 9%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 530, Math: 510
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 610, Math: 640
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 95%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 22, Math: 22
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 28, Math: 28

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

College Advice on Bradley University

Yahoo

Question: Does any one know andything about Bradley University in Peoria,IL?

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? PLZ HELP
35 months ago

Best Answer

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%"

Question: What do you think about the nursing program at Bradley University?

I am trying to decide between going to Bradley, Valparasio, or North Park University. Any advice?
38 months ago

Best Answer

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.

Question: What child care services are near Bradley University in Peoria, IL?

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
40 months ago

Best Answer

these are in Peoria= hope this helps- D A.PALS Praise & Leadership Schools 309-691-4326 2327 W Willow Knolls Rd Peoria IL 61614 More Results For: Child Care More InfoDirectionsEmail B.Early Learning Center 309-689-1057 7411 N University Pria IL 61614-1212 More Results For: Child Care WebsiteMore InfoDirectionsEmail C.Fun-N-Fit 309-693-5757 8615 N University Ave Peoria IL 61615-1631 More Results For: Child Care More InfoDirections D.1 2 3 You 'N Me 309-692-3470 809 W Detweiller Dr Pria IL 61615 More Results For: Child Care More InfoDirections E.Everday Discoveries Preschool & Daycare 309-692-1571 8823 N Industrial Rd Peoria IL 61615-1507 More Results For: Child Care WebsiteMore InfoDirectionsEmail F.Christ Lutheran Child Care 309-637-4755 2020 W Malone St Peoria IL 61605 More Results For: Child Care More InfoDirections G.Christ Lutheran Child Care 309-637-4755 2020 W Malone St Peoria IL 61605-3304 More Results For: Child Care More InfoDirections H.Downtown Child Care Center 309-673-3780 124 SW Adams St Peoria IL 61602 More Results For: Child Care More InfoDirections I.Downtown Child Care Center 309-673-3780 124 SW Adams St Peoria IL 61602-1320 More Results For: Child Care More InfoDirections J.Holy Cross Child Care Center 309-697-8450 618 S Maxwell Rd Peoria IL 61607 More Results For: Child Care More InfoDirections

Best Answer

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)

Photos

  • Bradley Hall is one of the first buildings constructed for the university and bears the name of the university's founder.
    Bradley Hall is one of the first buildings constructed for the university and bears the name of the university's founder. [source]
  • Baker Hall, named after Murray M. Baker, is home to the Foster College of Business Administration
    Baker Hall, named after Murray M. Baker, is home to the Foster College of Business Administration [source]
  • 300pix
    300pix [source]
  • 300pix|The Dingeldine Music Center
    300pix|The Dingeldine Music Center [source]
  • The athletic emblem of the Bradley University Braves.
    The athletic emblem of the Bradley University Braves. [source]
  • 300pix|Westlake Hall is home to Bradley's College of Education and Health Sciences.
    300pix|Westlake Hall is home to Bradley's College of Education and Health Sciences. [source]
  • [source]
Get Admissions Information on Bradley University! (It only takes a minute!)
STEP 1 2

Our goal at Campus Explorer is to provide you with the most comprehensive information on colleges and universities. We scour the Web and pull from only the most reliable and accurate sources to give you extensive data on a school, its history and mission, the students, estimated school expenses, academics or degree programs and much more. It is our mission to help you make the best decision for your educational goals and future.

Our resources include:

The schools themselves (Are you a school administrator? Contact us if you would like to update your school's profile.)

And even Campus Explorer Members like you!

For even more up-to-date and accurate materials on admissions, applications and expenses, request information on Bradley University now.

Sponsored Links
Advertisement
Get Admissions Information on Bradley University! (It only takes a minute!)
STEP 1 2

Compare Bradley University to your schools:

  • Lewis University - Romeoville
  • Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Bradley University
Peoria, IL 61625
see details