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Bradley University (BU)
- 1501 W Bradley Ave
- Peoria, IL 61625
- OPEID College Code: 00164100
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- General Phone: (309) 676-7611
- President: Joanne K Glasser
- Website: www.bradley.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 6,053
- College Alias: BU
- College Mascot: Braves
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.bradley.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,441 | 3,279 | 5,720 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,565 (64%) | 2,279 (70%) | 3,844 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 482 (31%) | 598 (26%) | 1,080 (28%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 99 | 9% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,025 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 640 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: BU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 68% | 16% | 27% | 95% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,167 | $4,264 | $4,794 | $8,347 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 13 | 20 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,325 | 1,209 | 1,149 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,378 | $20,078 | $18,700 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,378 | $20,078 | $18,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,050 | $6,750 | $6,450 |
| Other Expenses | $2,120 | $2,110 | $2,050 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $31,598 | $29,938 | $28,200 |
| Out of State | $31,598 | $29,938 | $28,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,428 | $21,078 | $19,700 |
| Out of State | $22,428 | $21,078 | $19,700 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $22,428 | $21,078 | $19,700 |
| Out of State | $22,428 | $21,078 | $19,700 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,053 Undergraduate: 5,216 Graduate: 837
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,812 Female: 3,241
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,371 Female: 2,845
- Graduate Gender Male: 441 Female: 396
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,235 Part-Time: 818
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,920 Part-Time: 296
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 315 Part-Time: 522
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 275 | 5% |
| American Indian | 22 | 0.4% |
| Black | 351 | 6% |
| Asian | 203 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 3% |
| White | 4,880 | 81% |
| Unknown | 153 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 21 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,938 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,171 | 36% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,101 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 363 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 149 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 126 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 122 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 46 | 0.8% |
| Age Over 65 | 14 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,191 | 958 | 233 |
| Faculty Status | 545 | 328 | 217 |
| Tenured Faculty | 217 | 217 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 545 | 328 | 217 |
| Primarily Instruction | 217 | - | 217 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 40 | 40 | - |
| Other Professionals | 208 | 208 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 398 | 382 | 16 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 206 | 194 | 12 |
| Skilled Crafts | 31 | 31 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 117 | 117 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,005 (326) | $73,354 (212) | $58,057 (114) |
| Professor | $89,740 (88) | $90,637 (72) | $85,702 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $68,514 (113) | $71,245 (80) | $61,895 (33) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,297 (92) | $58,695 (48) | $53,681 (44) |
| Instructor | $40,867 (24) | $42,482 (11) | $39,500 (13) |
| Lecturer | $41,142 (9) | $41,000 (1) | $41,159 (8) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $96,695 (2) | $119,690 (1) | $73,700 (1) |
| Professor | $119,690 (1) | $119,690 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $73,700 (1) | - (-) | $73,700 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,073 (328) | $73,470 (213) | $58,077 (115) |
| Professor | $89,832 (89) | $90,737 (73) | $85,702 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $68,442 (114) | $71,245 (80) | $61,848 (34) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,297 (92) | $58,695 (48) | $53,681 (44) |
| Instructor | $40,867 (24) | $42,482 (11) | $39,500 (13) |
| Lecturer | $41,142 (9) | $41,000 (1) | $41,159 (8) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,571,842 | $1,247,592 | $1,324,250 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 51% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 190 | 103 | 87 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 189 | 103 | 86 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 25 | - | 25 |
| Golf | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Soccer | 27 | 27 | - |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Cross Country | 11 | 11 | - |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $126,248 | $55,510 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $51,353 | $33,122 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 76% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 75% |
| Female | 77% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 80% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 51% |
| Asian | 81% |
| Hispanic | 88% |
| White | 78% |
| Unknown | 62% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 54% |
| 5 Years | 74% |
| 6 Years | 76% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 6 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 167 | 118 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 164 | 112 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 5 |
| Robbery | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 3 |
| Burglary | 18 | 24 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 16 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
