Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $54,730. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $42,160 |
| Housing & meals | $12,850 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $2,240 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,720 |
| Total cost of attendance | $54,730 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Bradley University net price compared with other Illinois colleges
Bradley University has the 39th-lowest average net price of 52 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Millikin University | $21,989 | 55% | $51,262 |
| 36 | Moody Bible Institute | $22,221 | 62% | $45,399 |
| 37 | Benedictine University | $22,313 | 50% | $63,446 |
| 38 | Rockford University | $22,436 | 47% | $54,794 |
| 39 | Bradley University | $22,719 | 76% | $66,852 |
| 40 | Augustana College | $22,736 | 73% | $62,971 |
| 41 | Elmhurst University | $24,185 | 70% | $61,462 |
| 42 | Knox College | $24,595 | 68% | $54,820 |
| 43 | McKendree University | $24,717 | 53% | $58,572 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Illinois colleges →
Why Bradley University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | 77% | $22,719 | 76% | $66,852 | This school |
| Elmhurst University | 74% | $24,185 | 70% | $61,462 | |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 77% | $49,790 | 67% | $40,151 | |
| Lewis University | 71% | $17,028 | 67% | $66,099 | |
| North Central College | 77% | $21,044 | 64% | $60,123 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Bradley University would cost you $1,466 less per year than Elmhurst University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Bradley University, mostly from more Elmhurst University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$2,364).
- Bradley University gives aided families $1,517 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Illinois resident | Bradley University | Elmhurst University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $42,160 | $42,955 | −$795 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,240 | −$40 |
| Housing & meals | $12,850 | $11,858 | +$992 |
| Personal & travel | $2,240 | $4,710 | −$2,470 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,720 | −$6,084 | +$2,364 |
| Sticker price | $54,730 | $54,679 | +$51 |
| Average grants | −$32,011 | −$30,494 | −$1,517 |
| You pay | $22,719 | $24,185 | −$1,466 |
“+” means Bradley University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Bradley University cost questions
How much is tuition at Bradley University?
Tuition and fees are $42,160 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Bradley University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $54,730 a year.
What do families actually pay at Bradley University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,719 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,269; $48–75k pay $18,609; $110k+ pay $30,008.
How much debt do Bradley University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and 2.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Bradley University overview