Complete Guide to Study at Bradley University in USA

Bradley University is a US-based Private University which was founded in 1897 by the American Philanthropist Lydia Moss Bradley. Today, the University has an enrollment of around 6,000 students who are both domestic and international students. Bradley University has a big campus of about 84 acres with 77 educational buildings allotted to separate departments. The University is located in the historic West Bluff residential neighbourhood, which is one mile away from downtown Peoria city.

Let's know about the University's unique Mission, Vision and Values:

Do you know? This educational institution was initially planned as a school, but later, it was decided to be made into a University to provide young people with skills to live in the modern world. It aims to empower students for immediate and sustained success in their personal and professional endeavours.

Its vision is to deliver an engaging education beyond traditional boundaries and give students a scholarly and practical experience like no other. Further, create passionate and purpose-driven leaders who can achieve success and build a better world.

It thrives on the Motto of A Necessary Investment for the Life You Want

Its Core Values are,

• Students' Success
• Knowledge and Discovery
• Inclusiveness and Connectivity
• Excellence

Bradley University - Highlights

Bradley University - Rankings

• Bradley University remains the top university in Peoria, Illinois, for the consecutive year for being the best Midwest Regional University in the US.

• The US News and World Report also rank the University's Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology in the top 30 for its best UG Engineering programs.

• Also, the US News and World Report have ranked the University 3rd for being the Most Innovative School, 5th for Best Value and in the top 10 for its best Undergraduate Teaching in the Midwest Region in the US.

• Both Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education have ranked the University in the 1st position for being the best university in Illinois.

• Both ranks the University within the top 25 for creating the best Student Engagement.

• The Brookings Institution ranks the University in the 19th position for being one of the best US private colleges adding value to alumni earnings.

• The Bloomberg Businessweek ranks the University's Foster College of Business as the top Business School in Illinois, the top 50 in the entire US, and the top 10 in the US for preparing students for "the jobs they want".

• The Princeton Review recognised the University as one of the nation's best universities for undergraduates in its annual "Best Colleges in the US" book.

• Also, it ranked the University's Game Design Program among the top 10 in the world and in the Top 20 for the best school for interns and the 1st for providing the best Online Nursing Program.

Bradley University - UG Courses

The Bradley University's UG Courses are provided by its affiliated colleges for a maximum of 3 to 4 years. Bradley University provides UG Majors and Minors for students to study their courses with core subjects and also choose an extra course to specialise in using the minor courses. A couple of UG courses are also provided online by Bradley University.

To study one of its UG courses, international students must have passed high school with an average score of 50%. Other entry requirements are clearing any English Language Proficiency exam with a high score. For example, if students choose TOEFL, they should score 600 or above; if they choose IELTS, the bandwidth should be 7.0 or higher.

The UG Courses are available, from Accounting, Economics, and Entrepreneurship to Engineering and Arts and Science courses. For all the UG courses, the annual tuition fee costs around US $50,000.

Bradley University - PG Courses

Like UG courses, PG courses are provided by the University's affiliated colleges. The PG courses vary from Accounting and Business to English Literature, Engineering, Arts and Sciences, MBA and Medicine. The PhD programs are categorised under the PG degrees at Bradley University. Around 50 PG courses, including PhD programs, are taught online for students.

To study one of its PG courses, international students should hold a GPA of 3.0 or above in their UG. The English language requirements are the same for the PG courses as well. The annual tuition fee cost around for PG courses is US $ 40,000 for the entire 2 years. For PhD programs, it costs around US $ 75,000 for 3 years.

Bradley University - Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed High school with 50% or above.
• Cleared any English Language Proficiency Exam with the expected score

Documents Required

• All Academic Transcripts.
• Fully filled application form.
• Score certificate of the English Language Proficiency exam you attended.
• SOP.
• LORs.
• A Valid Passport.

Acceptance Rate

Bradley University has a maximum Acceptance Rate of 76%, making it easier for international students to get admission.

Accommodation

Bradley University has four types of accommodations - Geister Hall, Student Apartment Complex, University Hall and Harper Hall.

Geister Hall - Geister Hall is home to around 385 students each year, accommodated by both males and females. Both first-year and second-year students reside in the hall's rooms. The Geister Hall has a cafeteria in its basement, which is one of the main cafeterias of the university.

Student Apartment Complex - The Student Apartment Complex has six floors having about 100 rooms in the building. The rooms in the building have one bedroom, living space, a kitchenette and a bathroom.

University Hall - This is a five-storey building which hosts all of the entertainment activities of Bradley University throughout the year. It houses 354 students of the first-years each year.

Harper Hall - This hall is a seven-storey building housing a mix of first-year and other-year students. It accommodates 282 students each year.

Bradley University - Scholarships

Bradley University - Placement

Bradley University has a placement cell called Smith's Career Center, which provides the right professional guidance, such as networking opportunities, professional resources and appropriate guidance to students. Major of the university's students have reported that their experience of the placement support is positive and motivating. Moreover, students are happy with the placement cell's career development techniques and the learning opportunities it provides them.

In the last year alone, 54 workshops and 95 presentations were conducted to assist students in the correct path for their professional establishment. This has helped 95% of graduates find their career path at the right time.

Some of the other placement activities of Bradley University include SCC Career Peer Advisors, Fall/Spring Job and Internship Fest, Academic Majors and Minors Fest and Graduate and Professional School Fest.

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