B
#7 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

Bradley Admission Requirements

Peoria, Illinois

 1 Reviews

Chances of getting into Bradley University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
76%
Admission Difficulty for Bradley University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Bradley and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Bradley is 76%.  It ranks #31 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Bradley University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 7,669 out of 10,109 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 38 percent on standardized admission tests. Bradley University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.83. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Bradley application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Bradley University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 39% of students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Bradley SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1060-1280
Applicants Submitting SAT 
39%
SAT Scores for Bradley University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 530
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1060
SAT Scores for Bradley University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 640
SAT Composite 75th 1280
Average SAT Score 1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Bradley University?

Bradley University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Bradley University score in the top 49 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1060-1280.

Find other colleges with similar SAT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Bradley University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1280 and Above Good >86%
1170 to 1280 Avg + 76%-86%
1060 to 1170 Avg - 62%-76%
950 to 1060 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 950 Low <47%
Calculate My Chances 
Connect with Bradley

Engage with counselors on a personal level to demonstrate your interest in their school and get answers to all of your admissions-related questions.

Sponsored by CollegeVine

Bradley ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-30 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
17%
ACT Scores for Bradley University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 23
ACT Math 25th 23
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for Bradley University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 31
ACT Math 75th 28
ACT Composite 75th 30
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Bradley?

Bradley University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Bradley regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-30.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Bradley University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >86%
27 to 30 Avg + 76%-86%
24 to 27 Avg - 62%-76%
21 to 24 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 21 Low <47%
Calculate My Chances 

Bradley GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.83
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Bradley University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Bradley. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Bradley University was 3.83 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.83 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Bradley accepts 76% of all applicants.

 What do these ratings mean?

Explore more colleges with similar GPA requirements

High School GPA's for admitted Bradley University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 36.4% Good
3.75 to 3.99 20.6% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.7% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 8.5% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 3.7% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.1% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

60% of Bradley University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Bradley University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 29%
Top 25% of class 60%
Top 50% of class 91%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Bradley University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,988 4,121 10,109
Accepted 4,622 3,047 7,669
Acceptance Rate 77% 74% 76%
Enrolled 550 493 1,043
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 16% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
72

Applicants have 72 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bradley University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bradley University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bradley University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Bradley University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143358 IPEDS survey data for Bradley University.

FAQs

Does Bradley University prefer SAT or ACT?

39% of students submit their SAT scores to Bradley. 17% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Bradley University?

76% of those who apply are granted admission to Bradley. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Bradley University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1060 and 1280. 39% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Bradley University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 30. 17% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.