Bradley University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
75.14%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.15%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,036
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 11,352 students have applied and 8,530 students have allowed to admit to Bradley University (Acceptance rate: 75.14%). Bradley's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.15 % where 1,036 students have finally enrolled out of 8,530 admitted students.
Bradley acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Aurora University and National Louis University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 84.91%).
Bradley enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.87%).
How to Apply to Bradley University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Bradley. Bradley offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.bradley.edu/admissions/freshman |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.bradley.edu/admissions/freshman/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.bradley.edu/offices/other/sfs |
| Net Price Calculator | https://admissions.bradley.edu/ssl/estimator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.bradley.edu/offices/academic/registrar/veterans |
| Athletic | www.bradleybraves.com/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.bradley.edu/offices/student/sas/services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Bradley and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Bradley University is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Bradley University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,044). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | 1,180 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,044 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Bradley University, 416 students submitted SAT scores (40% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 520 | 590 | 640 |
| Total | 1,050 | 1,180 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Bradley University, 143 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 28 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 26 | 28 |
Bradley Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Bradley University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |