Bradley University is a private university in Peoria, Illinois. Founded in 1897, Bradley University enrolls 5,400 students who are pursuing degrees in more than 100 undergraduate programs and more than 30 graduate programs in five colleges. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and 22 specialized and professional accreditors.
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1897 |
| Endowment | $324.9 million (2020) |
| President | Stephen Standifird |
| Provost | Walter Zakahi |
| Academic staff | 389 |
| Undergraduates | 4,636 |
| Postgraduates | 1,293 |
| Campus | Urban, 84 acres |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I – MVC |
| Mascot | "Kaboom!" the gargoyle |
| Affiliations | Space-grant |
About Bradley University
Originally the Bradley Polytechnic Institute. The private university now offers 100 undergraduate programs and 30 graduate programs for their more than 5,000 students. In the 2020 edition of America's Best Colleges Bradley ranked number 4 out of the Midwest Regional Universities.
Achievement of Bradley University
The university is home to Peoria's National Public Radio affiliate, WCBU-FM. In 2010, the Westlake Hall underwent a total renovation.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Bradley University
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Latest information about Bradley University updated on July 28 2021.
