- Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $24,703 a year (2022–23)
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Bradley University reported an acceptance rate of 77% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Bradley University reviews each application.
Bradley University GPA requirements
Bradley University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bradley University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Bradley University acceptance rate
Bradley University admitted 7,260 of 9,458 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bradley University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Peoria, Illinois, with 3,596 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Bradley University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Bradley University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Bradley University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,703 a year at Bradley University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Bradley University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Bradley University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Bradley University accept?
Bradley University's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,260 of 9,458 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Bradley University look for?
Bradley University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Bradley University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Bradley University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Bradley University?
A lot: Bradley University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program and recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Bradley University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Bradley University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Bradley University look at legacy status?
No. Bradley University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Bradley University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,703 a year at Bradley University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Bradley University require an essay?
Yes. Bradley University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Bradley University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Bradley University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Bradley University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bradley UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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