Bradley University

www.bradley.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,940

2.51% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,312

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.949%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75.9%

10,109 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,588

81.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

74.5%

688 Graduates

About

Bradley University is a higher education institution located in Peoria County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bradley University were Registered Nursing (115 degrees awarded), Mechanical Engineering (79 degrees), and General Psychology (68 degrees).

In 2021, 1,675 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bradley University. 57.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,174 degrees), 7.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (164 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bradley University is $35,940, which is $12,756 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bradley University is $35,940, which is $12,756 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,312.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Bradley University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,940

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bradley University was $35,940. The cost of tuition at Bradley University is $12,756 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bradley University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,312

2021 Value

2.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bradley University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,312. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bradley University grew by 2.08%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bradley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,280

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bradley University was of $11,280 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.11% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bradley University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Bradley University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2020, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bradley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.949%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bradley University was 0.949%, which represents 12 out of the 1265 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bradley University received 10,109 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.912% annual growth. Out of those 10,109 applicants, 7,669 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,588 students enrolled at Bradley University in 2021. 39% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bradley University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,669

Accepted Out of 10,109

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bradley University was 75.9% (7,669 admissions from 10,109 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 73.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.912%, while admissions grew by 2.58%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bradley University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

39%

Submission Percentage (2021)

407

Scores Submitted (2021)

39% of enrolled first-time students at Bradley University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bradley University had a total enrollment of 5,588 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bradley University is 4,575 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,013. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at Bradley University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bradley University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.9% White, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.23% Black or African American, 4.35% Asian, 3.26% Two or More Races, 0.233% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0537% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bradley University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.6%), followed by White Female (32.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.9%), followed by White Male (13.6%) and Black or African American Female (8.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bradley University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,588 students. The full-time enrollment at Bradley University is 4,575 and the part-time enrollment is 1,013. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at Bradley University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bradley University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bradley University was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bradley University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bradley University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,629 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
632 enrolled students
Black or African American
516 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bradley University is 64.9% White, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.23% Black or African American, 4.35% Asian, 3.26% Two or More Races, 0.233% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0537% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 143 students (2.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 237 more women than men received degrees from Bradley University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bradley University is white (1,174 degrees awarded). There were 7.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (164 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bradley University is Registered Nursing (115 degrees awarded), followed by Mechanical Engineering (79 degrees) and General Psychology (68 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bradley University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Engineering (195 degrees), and Communications (93 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bradley University are Other managers (472,699 people), Software developers (434,186 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (340,109 people), Civil engineers (263,197 people), and Mechanical engineers (193,316 people).

The most specialized majors at Bradley University in 2021 are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Engineering (195 degrees), Communications (93 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (15 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (89 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bradley University are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at Bradley University are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Engineering (195 degrees), Communications (93 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (15 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (89 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bradley University are Computer Systems Design (570,246 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (451,575 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (415,794 people), Elementary & secondary schools (413,063 people), and Construction (339,426 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bradley University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
115 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
79 degrees awarded
General Psychology
68 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bradley University was Registered Nursing with 115 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bradley University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

719

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

956

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 719 degrees were awarded to men at Bradley University, which is 0.752 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (956).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bradley University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Bradley University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 5.92 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Bradley University in Registered Nursing, which is 15.4 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 60% of students graduating from Bradley University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (81.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bradley University is Male and Two or More Races (81.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.16% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,174 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
164 degrees awarded
Black or African American
130 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bradley University is white (1,174 degrees awarded). There were 7.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (164 degrees).

2.03% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
668 degrees awarded
White Male
506 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bradley University is white female (668 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (506 degrees).

Operations

Bradley University has an endowment valued at nearly $387M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 92.2M (23.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Bradley University had a total salary expenditure of 145M. Bradley University employs 108 Assistant professors, 88 Associate professors and 79 Professors. Most academics at Bradley University are Male Professor (63), Female Assistant professor (63), and Male Associate professor (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bradley University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 101 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 92 employees, and Service with 91 employees.

Endowment

$387M

2021 Endowment

28.3%

growth from 2020

Bradley University has an endowment valued at about $387M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bradley University grew 28.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $337M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bradley University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$66.6M

2021 Salaries

4.67%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Bradley University paid a median of $66.6M in salaries, which represents 45.8% of their overall expenditure ($145M) and a 4.67% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$26.4M

Instructional Salaries

319

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bradley University paid a total of $26.4M to 319 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

108 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

101 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bradley University were Assistant professor with 108 employees, Associate professor with 88 employees, and Professor with 79 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bradley University were Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 92 employees, and Service with 91 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bradley University was Male Professor with 63 employees, Female Assistant professor with 63 employees, and Male Associate professor with 54 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bradley University.