Private not-for-profit

Medium

Missouri Valley Conference

Bradley University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1030 to 1240

ACT Range24 to 30

Average GPA3.77

Acceptance Rate76.8%

Even with a welcoming admit rate, Bradley’s incoming class is academically solid, with a 3.77 average GPA. If you submit scores, aim near or above 1240 SAT or 30 ACT to place yourself at the top of Bradley’s admitted range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Bradley University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Bradley University is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 3,596 students. Bradley’s freshman retention rate is 82%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The university has a 6-year graduation rate of 74%, with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Location

Peoria, IL

Undergrad Enrollment3,596

Freshman Retention82%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio11:1

Graduation Rate74%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Bradley University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

November 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

December 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Bradley is test-optional, so if you choose to submit scores, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. For the November 1 Regular Decision deadline, an October retake is the last practical chance to have scores arrive in time and improve your superscore.

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What you'll actually pay

Bradley is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $42,160, and 79% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $22,360; submit the FAFSA by the December 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$42,160

Room and Board$13,500

Average Merit Award$22,360

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid79%

Average Aid Package$34,876

Average Debt at Grad$35,728

Bradley’s estimated cost of attendance is $55,660, including $42,160 in tuition and fees and $13,500 for room and board. About 79% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $34,876. Merit aid can be significant: the average merit award is $22,360, and Bradley University Academic Scholarships are listed at $56,000 to $120,000. Graduates leave with an average debt of $35,728.