Bradley University
Office of Admissions
1501 West Bradley Ave
Peoria, IL. 61625
309-677-1000
800-447-6460
COSTS:
Tuition:
$21,900
Room
and Board:
$6,750
Fees, books, misc.:
$800
Peoria, Illinois
Overview
Bradley University is a four-year, private,
independent university in Peoria, Illinois, offering more than 100 academic
programs to 6,000 students. Students enjoy extensive resources not available
at most small colleges and personal attention not commonly found at large
universities. In addition to the traditional liberal arts and sciences,
academic programs include business, communications, education, engineering,
fine and performing arts, and health sciences. Unique programs include
entrepreneurship, multimedia, and a doctoral program in physical therapy.
Located on a 75-acre campus in the heart of Peoria’s historic West Bluff neighborhoods, Bradley offers a traditional, residential environment just 1 mile from downtown and 8 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport.
Founded in 1897 by Lydia Moss Bradley, the University has a long and distinguished tradition of academic excellence, a focus on practical skill development through internships and practicums, and a dynamic student life. For her part in establishing this reputation, along with her many other philanthropic and humanitarian achievements, Mrs. Bradley was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
Bradley’s five academic colleges and graduate school are fully
accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.
Students may pursue more than 100 undergraduate academic programs. In
addition, the Graduate School offers master’s degrees in more than
thirty areas of study. Bradley students are encouraged to take advantage
of a wealth of internships, co-ops, practicums, and other “real-world”
experiences. Bradley’s retention, graduation, and placement rates
are among the highest in the nation.
Location and Community
Bradley University is located in Peoria, Illinois, a diverse, metropolitan
community of approximately 360,000 residents located along the Illinois
River. Peoria is home to several multinational corporations, businesses,
and research centers, which offer numerous internships and chances for
practicums and cooperative education. The greater Peoria area is the largest
metropolitan area in downstate Illinois. In addition, Peoria offers an
abundance of fine and performing arts, cultural attractions, shopping,
entertainment, and professional sports teams. Both Chicago and St. Louis
are less than a 3-hour drive.
Academic
Life
Although Bradley is in session year-round, the traditional academic year
consists of two semesters. All students complete a set of basic general
education requirements that blend course work from throughout the University
in order to provide each student with a well-rounded education. General
education courses include English composition, speech, mathematics, Western
and non-Western civilization, literature, art, philosophy, the social
sciences, and physical sciences. Considerable freedom is permitted in
the selection of this course work. All undergraduate programs are designed
so that students can complete their degree in just four years.
Bradley also offers a dynamic honors program for selected recipients of Bradley’s prestigious Presidential Scholarship.
The Academic Exploration Program (AEP) allows students who are undecided about a major to receive academic advisement to assist them in declaring a major during their first year of enrollment. There are also special programs for new students who are undecided about which area of study to choose in engineering, business, or communications.
Majors
Offered:
The College of Education and Health Sciences
awards bachelor’s degrees in dietetics, early childhood education,
elementary education, family and consumer sciences education, foods and
nutrition, general family and consumer sciences, health science (leads
to Bradley’s doctoral degree in physical therapy), learning behavior
specialist studies, learning behavior specialist studies with elementary
education, nursing, retail merchandising, secondary education, and special
education.
The College of Engineering and Technology awards the Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, civil engineering with environmental option, construction, electrical engineering, electrical engineering with computer option, engineering physics, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology (design and systems options are available), mechanical engineering, and mechanical engineering with biomedical option.
The Foster College of Business Administration awards bachelor’s degrees in accounting (includes a 3-2 B.S./M.S. option), actuarial science—business, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, management and administration (concentrations in human resource management or legal studies in business), management information systems, marketing (a concentration in professional selling is available), and risk management and insurance.
Bradley University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers programs in actuarial science—mathematics, administration of criminal justice, biochemistry, biology, cell and molecular biology, chemistry, computer information systems, computer science, economics, English, environmental science, French, German, history, international studies, mathematics, medical technology, philosophy, physics, political science, prelaw, premed, psychology, religious studies, social work, sociology, and Spanish.
The Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts awards bachelor’s degrees in art (concentrations in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture), art education, art history, communication [concentrations in advertising, electronic media (radio/TV), journalism, organizational communication, and public relations], multimedia, music, music business, music composition, music education, music performance, theater performance, and theater production.
Students may select minor areas of study from throughout the five colleges in African American studies, applied ergonomics, art history, Asian studies, biology, business administration, business studies, chemistry, computer science and information systems, decision analysis, economics, English (literature, creative writing, and professional writing), family and consumer sciences, fine arts, French, German, health, history, journalism, Latin American studies, leadership studies, management, management information systems, manufacturing, marketing, mathematics, multimedia, music, philosophy, physics, political science, professional selling, psychology, quality engineering, religious studies, Russian and East European studies, social informatics, sociology, Spanish, studio art, theater arts, Western European studies, and women’s studies.
Facilities
and Resources
The Cullom-Davis Library supports all of the University’s programs
and offers extensive opportunities for print and computerized research,
including online and wireless resources and a Learning Assistance Center.
The Michel Student Center hosts conferences, camps, and a variety of entertainers
throughout the year. Inside the Caterpillar Global Communications Center,
students have access to multimedia classrooms and labs, television and
radio studios, video and audio editing suites, and a world-class telecommunication
facility. Olin Hall of Science is home to some of the finest undergraduate
laboratory facilities in the nation, while Jobst Hall includes robotic
and automotive labs and a wind tunnel for engineering students. Several
advanced labs throughout the campus provide access to Internet2. Bradley
is one of only three, private, nondoctoral universities in the nation
that is a member of the Internet2 research community. Historic facilities
include Westlake Hall, Constance Hall, the Hartmann Center for the Performing
Arts, Dingeldine Recital Hall, and the newly renovated Bradley Hall.
Campus
Life
Bradley’s active cocurricular environment includes more than 220 student organizations, Greek life, a comprehensive and student government system.
In addition to modern academic facilities, there are ten residence halls, which house first-year students as well as upperclassmen; a residential apartment complex for students with junior standing through graduate school; a student center that includes a food court, a cafeteria, and a movie theater; two student cafeterias; and two performing arts facilities.
A 2009 opening is planned for the new student recreation center. The
center will include four basketball courts for intramural and recreational
games, a championship basketball court, a 1/8-mile running/walking track
open to the entire campus population, climbing wall, indoor pool, weight
room, and exercise rooms.
Sports /
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Division I athletic programs include baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, and tennis for men and basketball, cross-country, golf, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball for women.
Expenses
Tuition for the academic year totaled $21,900. Room and board for the year were approximately $6750. Students also paid a $178 health and activity fee. Books and supplies vary by major and year in school, but average approximately $800.
Financial
Aid / Scholarships
The Office of Financial Assistance provides many resources to assist families
in managing the cost of a Bradley education. Academic scholarships, which
are competitive and renewable, are divided into three categories: the
Presidential Scholarship, the Dean’s Scholarship, and the University
Scholarship. Each of these awards is based on a comprehensive review of
the student’s high school academic record, standardized test scores,
cocurricular involvement, letters of recommendation, and personal statement.
Bradley also offers scholarships to encourage diversity, talent in the
fine and performing arts, and athletic achievement. The University also
participates in federally sponsored aid programs, such as the Pell Grant,
Work-Study, and Stafford Student Loans. In order to be considered for
these sources of financial assistance, students must submit the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Admission
Requirements / Application
Bradley University encourages applications from
qualified students of all backgrounds who feel that they can contribute
to the University’s diverse intellectual and social environment.
Students who have demonstrated past academic achievement and who show
promise and aptitude for successful performance at Bradley are encouraged
to apply for admission. First-time college students are considered for
admission based on a review of their high school transcript, standardized
test scores (ACT or SAT), cocurricular involvement, letters of recommendation,
and a personal statement or essay.
Transfer students in good academic standing are encouraged to apply for
admission to Bradley. Transfer students must submit a completed application
and official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. Several
majors include additional requirements unique to transfer students.
Bradley
University
Office of Admissions
1501 West Bradley Avenue
Peoria, Illinois 61625
309-677-1000
800-447-6460
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