by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 4,574 undergraduates in 2020, Bradley is a private university located in Peoria, Illinois. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Bradley offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Bradley can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Bradley Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Bradley. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Bradley Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Bradley does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Bradley Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Bradley for Veterans Guide.
Bradley offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 4,574 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,450 (97.3%). Part-time attendance was 124 (2.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,450 | 124 | 4,574 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Bradley receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Bradley #561 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Bradley by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Bradley Diversity Guide.
Bradley has a total of 267 student athletes, 128 men and 139 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $12,987,000 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $12,987,000 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Bradley University Athletics