More selective than 48% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
28% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Bradley University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Bradley University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 550–650 | 540–650 | 25–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Bradley University compared with other Illinois colleges?
Bradley University has the 28th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | McKendree University | 72% | 53% | $24,717 |
| 25 | Elmhurst University | 74% | 70% | $24,185 |
| 26 | Northeastern Illinois University | 75% | 22% | $14,109 |
| 27 | DePaul University | 76% | 68% | $30,902 |
| 28 | Bradley University | 77% | 76% | $22,719 |
| 29 | North Central College | 77% | 64% | $21,044 |
| 30 | University of Illinois Chicago | 77% | 62% | $10,974 |
| 31 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 77% | 67% | $49,790 |
| 32 | Illinois College | 78% | 64% | $18,298 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Bradley University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Bradley University admissions questions
What is the Bradley University acceptance rate?
Bradley University accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,772 of 10,138 applicants were admitted.
Does Bradley University require the SAT or ACT?
Bradley University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 28% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Bradley University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (833 of 7,772).
Is Bradley University getting harder to get into?
Bradley University accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Bradley University overview