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Bradley University

Peoria, Illinois · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$59,114

Acceptance Rate

77%

Graduation Rate

74%

Annual Tuition

$39,680

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Bradley University earn a median of $66,852 ten years after entry — 24% above the national median. Acceptance rate 76.7%, in-state tuition $39,680.

At a Glance

Total Students

3,865

Retention Rate

85%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

64%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Bradley University is a private, non-profit institution with 3,865 students. The university has a 76.7% acceptance rate and a 74% graduation rate. The retention rate is 84.5%. The cost of in-state tuition is $39,680.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $51,073. Five years after graduation, alumni earn $59,114, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn $66,852. The median debt for graduates is $27,000, and 63.6% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$51k

1 YEAR

$59k

5 YEARS

$67k

10 YEARS

Top 16% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Bradley University alumni earn a median salary of $51,073. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $59,114, and after ten years, the median salary reaches $66,852. The median debt for graduates is $27,000, and 63.6% of students receive financial aid.

Bradley University has a student body of 3,865, with an acceptance rate of 76.7%. The graduation rate is 74%, and the retention rate is 84.5%. The in-state tuition cost is $39,680.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 215 / yr
Median Salary $108,003

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 84 / yr
Median Salary $71,746

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 78 / yr
Median Salary $51,347

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 69 / yr
Median Salary $38,351

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 62 / yr
Median Salary $43,359

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 59 / yr
Median Salary $65,842

Psychology, General

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $30,159

Civil Engineering

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $72,573

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $27,857

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $22,893

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $50,358

Marketing

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $48,663

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Graduates 25 / yr
Median Salary $32,742

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $68,874

Graphic Communications

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $24,941

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $76,475

Information Science/Studies

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $58,014

Political Science and Government

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $31,902

Social Work

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $36,017

Manufacturing Engineering

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $67,488

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $54,261

Industrial Engineering

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $68,166

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $42,917

International Business

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $52,357

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Campus Location

Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, IL 61625-0001

Bradley University is located in Peoria, Illinois. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bradley University has an acceptance rate of 76.7%.