Bradley University Business Programs
Located in Peoria, Illinois, Bradley University is a private not-for-profit institution. The city atmosphere of Peoria makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options.
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Bradley University Rankings
Bradley landed the #184 spot in our 2023 ranking of best colleges. We analyzed 1,477 colleges and universities across the nation to determine this ranking. This puts it in the top 15% of all schools in the nation. Out of the 46 colleges in Illinois, it is ranked at #8.
These rankings may look different from those published by other outlets, because we use an outcomes-based approach rather than a subjective one. We get our data from a number of places, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard. For more information, check out our rankings and methodology page.
Bradley has also been awarded the following overall awards by our latest rankings.
Rank | Ranking Name | Share |
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#140 | Best Business Master’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
#177 | Best Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
Program Level Awards
These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at Bradley.
Awards From Around the Web
The following table lists some notable awards Bradley has earned from around the web.
Rank | Ranking Name | Source |
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#1 | Best Telecommunications Management Schools | College Factual |
#1 | Best Telecommunications Management Schools | College Factual |
#33 | Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools | College Factual |
#118 | Best Accounting Schools | College Factual |
#158 | Best Business Administration & Management Schools | College Factual |
#210 | Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools | College Factual |
Where Is Bradley University?
Contact details for Bradley are given below.
Contact Details | |
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Address: | 1501 W Bradley Ave, Peoria, IL 61625-0001 |
Phone: | 309-676-7611 |
Website: | www.bradley.edu |
Facebook: | http://www.bradley.edu/socialmedia/facebook/ |
Twitter: | https://twitter.com/bradleyu |
How Do I Get Into Bradley?
You can apply to Bradley online at: www.bradley.edu/admissions/freshman/apply
Admission Requirements for Bradley
Submission | Required? |
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High School GPA | required |
High School Rank | recommended |
High School Transcript | required |
College Prep Program | required |
Recommendations | recommended |
SAT or ACT Scores | considered but not required |
TOEFL | neither required nor recommended |
How Hard Is It To Get Into Bradley?
Approximately 41% of accepted students are men and 59% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 74%, and the acceptance rate for women is 73%.
Average Test Scores
About 74% of students accepted to Bradley submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 630. Math scores were between 540 and 650.
Can I Afford Bradley University?
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.
Student Loan Debt
It's not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Bradley, approximately 69% of students took out student loans averaging $7,743 a year. That adds up to $30,972 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at Bradley is 2.5%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
Bradley University Undergraduate Student Diversity
There are also 1,281 graduate students at the school.
Gender Diversity
Of the 4,450 full-time undergraduates at Bradley, 49% are male and 51% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bradley University students is as follows.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 183 |
Black or African American | 322 |
Hispanic or Latino | 523 |
White | 3,098 |
International Students | 83 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 241 |
Geographic Diversity
Illinois students aren't the only ones who study at Bradley University. At this time, 32 states are represented by the student population at the school.
Over 44 countries are represented at Bradley. The most popular countries sending students to the school are India, China, and Sudan.
Online Learning at Bradley University
The following chart shows how the online learning population at Bradley has changed over the last few years.
Online Growth Rankings of Bradley
The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at Bradley University was 36.7%. This is the #689 largest growth rate of all schools that are only partially online. This refers to all students at Bradley regardless of major.
When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.
Bradley University Business Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
Major | Bachelor’s | Master’s | TOTAL |
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General Business Administration and Management | 47 | 42 | 89 |
Accounting | 46 | 27 | 73 |
Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 47 | 0 | 47 |
Sports Communication | 29 | 0 | 29 |
Finance | 22 | 0 | 22 |
Construction Management | 19 | 0 | 19 |
International Business/Trade/Commerce | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Supply Chain Management | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Management Science | 11 | 0 | 11 |
General Organizational Communication | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Business Economics | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Entrepreneurship | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Actuarial Science | 8 | 0 | 8 |
General Hospitality Administration/Management | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Telecommunications Management | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Advertising | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Public Relations | 6 | 0 | 6 |
General Management Information Systems | 4 | 0 | 4 |
General Economics | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Professional Sales | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Interior Design Management | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Organizational Leadership | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Small Business Administration/Management | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 321 | 69 | 390 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Image Credit: By AscendedAnathema under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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