A Bradley education is characterized by small classes, active learning, mentoring by highly qualified faculty, challenging academic programs, opportunities for study abroad, and numerous co-curricular activities.  A distinctive feature of Bradley University is its cohesive sense of community that unites faculty, students, staff, and alumni.  Students learn teamwork and leadership through group projects and collaboration with faculty on research and creative production.

 

Bradley University is a private, 4-year comprehensive college, founded in 1897.

 

Bradley University is committed to nurturing the multifaceted development of students to enable them to become leaders, innovators, and productive members of society.  Graduates are prepared for life and professions in a changing world and they are able to cross academic, geographic, and cultural boundaries.

 

Peoria, Illinois (3 hours from Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis).

 

5,200 undergraduate students (45% male, 55% female); 42 states represented; 11% minority (0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% Black, 2% Hispanic, 89% White); 1% international.

 

87% average freshman retention rate; 69% average graduation rate.

 

390 full-time faculty; 14:1 Student-Faculty ratio; Average class size: 23.

 

NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference.  13 varsity sports (6 men’s: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, and tennis; 7 women’s: basketball, cross-country, golf, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball), 21 club sports and 24 intramurals. More on Athletics...

 

2005-2006: $25,280 comprehensive ($18,700 tuition).  85% of students receive financial aid; Average Award: $12,000.