Bradley University
Peoria, IL • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 77%
Bradley University is a private university in Peoria, Illinois. Bradley was founded in 1897 and enrolls 5,603 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 5,603 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $39,680 |
| Out-of-State | $39,680 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Bradley University, see the school’s admission page and online application.
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Bradley University.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $39,248 | $39,248 |
| Fees | $432 | $432 |
| Room and Board | $12,850 | $12,850 |
| Books | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $53,730 | $53,730 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Data Science, General | 98 | ||
| Computer Science | 45 | 51 | |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 91 | 0 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 | 2 | |
| Psychology, General | 60 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 38 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | 18 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 23 | 23 | |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 46 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 42 | ||
| Accounting | 30 | 10 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 31 | 4 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 27 | ||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 27 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 15 | 9 | |
| Industrial Engineering | 17 | 7 | |
| Sports Communication | 23 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | 3 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 21 | ||
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 21 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | ||
| Finance, General | 19 | 0 | |
| Construction Engineering | 19 | ||
| Information Science/Studies | 12 | 6 | |
| Nursing Practice | 18 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 16 | ||
| Social Work | 15 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 11 | 4 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 14 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | 5 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 14 | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | 1 | |
| Radio and Television | 12 | ||
| Management Science | 10 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 10 | 0 | |
| Music Management | 9 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 0 | 8 | |
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 5 | 3 | |
| History, General | 7 | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 7 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 7 | ||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 6 | ||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Graphic Design | 5 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 5 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 5 | ||
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | 0 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 5 | ||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 4 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Journalism | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 4 | ||
| Acting | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Business Analytics | 2 | 1 | |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 3 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 0 | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 2 | 0 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| French Studies | 1 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | ||
| Public Relations/Image Management | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| General Literature | 1 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 0 | 1 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 1 | ||
| Sculpture | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release