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Bradley University was established in 1897 as the Bradley Polytechnic Institute. It was founded by philanthropist Lydia Moss Bradley. After a few name and status changes, it was given its present name in 1946. The university is commonly referred to as BU. In the 2007 edition of ‘Best Colleges of America’ by U.S. News & World Report, BU ranked 6th among universities granting comprehensive masters-degrees in the Midwestern United States. The university's campus covers more than 80 acres in Peoria, Illinois. BU is divided into the following academic school and colleges:
- College of Education and Health Sciences
- College of Engineering and Technology
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Foster College of Business Administration
- Graduate School
- Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts
BU has several Greek fraternities and sororities, which are governed by the National Panhellenic Conference, North-American Interfraternity Conference and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Some of these organizations are Alpha Epsilon Pi, Lambda Chi Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Phi Kappa Tau, Alpha Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Sigma Delta Tau, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Alpha Psi Omega.
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Campus Location1501 W Bradley Ave
Peoria, IL 61625-0001
USA
Main Tel: (309) 676-7611
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Bradley University HighlightsWhere Bradley University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media and engineering.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,289 | 110 | | Master | 302 | 24 | | Post-master's certificate | | 1 | | Doctorale | | 1 |
Bradley StudentsThe student enrollment at Bradley was 6,053 in 2007 (5,551 full-time equivalent). About 45% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 55% of the class. Undergrads are 84% of enrolled students and graduate students are 16%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,378 | | Room | $ 4,100 | | Board | $ 2,950 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,050 | | Other | $ 2,120 |
Financial Aid: Bradley participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 217 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 61 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 50 |
Housing and MealsBradley provides on-campus housing for 2,187 of its 5,551 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Bradley AthleticsBradley is in the Missouri Valley Conference for major sports. Bradley offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 73 male students received the aid (men were 50% of those receiving aid) and 74 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 50% of students receiving such aid) .
Bradley Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 64% | | Women | 70% | | All | 67% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 530-610 | | Math | 510-640 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (1 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (381 awarded) - Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Insurance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (62 awarded) - Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) DESIGN (15 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (15 awarded) - Acting
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (186 awarded) - Adult and Continuing Education Administration
- Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- German Language Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physics Teacher Education
- Psychology Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Speech Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (220 awarded) - Civil Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (12 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (39 awarded) - Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (18 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Painting
- Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS (143 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (7 awarded) MEDIA (163 awarded) - Advertising
- Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Journalism
- Organizational Communication
- Photojournalism
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (4 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (30 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC (16 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (93 awarded) - Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (19 awarded) PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (2 awarded) - Drawing
- Photography
- Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (3 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (52 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (24 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (83 awarded) - Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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