Bradley University, IL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Bradley University Rankings
Affordability44
Selectivity53
Retention57
Graduation61
Earnings58
Diversity36
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bradley University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing22%
Communication, Journalism10%
Communications Technologies3%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education6%
Engineering19%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Bradley University
67%
Admission Rate
595
Median SAT Math
595
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Bradley University
$34K
In-State Tuition
$34K
Out-of-State Tuition
$46K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $27K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $32K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bradley University
66%
Receive Federal Loans
$21K
Median Federal Debt
77%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 35% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 73% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 77% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 81% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 82% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bradley University
82%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 76% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 75% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 81% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 67% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73% | 43% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 71% | 37% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 38% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 86% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 67% | 38% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bradley University
96%
Employment Rate
$43K
Median Salary
$30K
25 Pctl Salary
$61K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 96% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $30K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $43K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $61K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $72K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $43K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $47K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $54K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bradley University
4,598
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,276
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 73% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 18% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
Location Map
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