How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview • extracurricular activities • special talents, interests, abilities • character/personal qualities • volunteer work • work experience • state of residency • minority affiliation • alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. According to the admissions office: Minimum composite ACT score of 20 (combined SAT I score of 920) and minimum 2.5 GPA required. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Bowling Green State University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • general need-based awards • Federal Pell grants • state scholarships and grants • college-based scholarships and grants • private scholarships and grants • Federal Nursing scholarships. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • general need-based awards • state scholarships and grants • creative arts and performance awards • special achievements and activities awards • special characteristics awards • athletic scholarships • ROTC scholarships.
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 10,418
Accepted: 9,253
Acceptance rate: 88.8%
Average GPA: 3.2
ACT range: 19-24
SAT Math range: 450-570
SAT Reading range: 450-580
SAT Writing range: 450-550
Top 10% of class: 12%
Top 25% of class: 35%
Top 50% of class: 69%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Not accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $9,704
Out-of-state tuition: $9,704
Room: $4,560
Board: $2,950
Books: $3,800
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 68%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 62%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 76%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $11,920
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $12,886
Freshmen receiving merit-based aid: 19%
Undergrads rec. merit-based aid: 15%
Avg. debt upon graduation: $28,542
Prominent Alumni
Tim Conway, Eva Marie Saint, Shantanu Narayen.
School Spirit
Mascot: Falcons
Colors: Brown and orange
Song: Forward Falcons
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
1501 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625
Admissions: 800-447-6460 • Financial Aid: 309-677-3089
Email: [email protected] • Website: http://www.bradley.edu
From the College
“Bradley University is a private, independent university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal and fine arts, the sciences, business, communications, education, engineering and the health sciences. This residential campus of 5,000 students blends large-school opportunities with a small-school personality. Bradley students experience a balance of academic and co-curricular opportunities that emphasize collaboration, teamwork and active learning. This experience provides an integration of a liberal arts education, professional preparation and personal and social development. Located just three hours from Chicago and St. Louis, Bradley is committed to serving central Illinois through its research, creative production and outreach programs.”
Campus Setting
Bradley, founded in 1897, is a private, coeducational, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Foster Colleges of Business Administration, the Slane College Communications and Fine Arts, the College of Education and Health Sciences, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. Its 85-acre campus is located in a residential area of Peoria, Illinois. A four-year institution, Bradley University has an enrollment of 5,800 students. In addition to a large, well-stocked library, the campus also has a global communications center and two art galleries. Bradley University provides on-campus housing with 30 units that can accommodate 2,850 students. Housing options: coed dorms • sorority housing • fraternity housing • single-student apartments • married-student apartments. Recreation and sports facilities include: student recreation center • softball and soccer fields • outdoor tennis courts • outdoor basketball courts.
Student Life and Activities
With 63 percent of students living on campus, there are plenty of social activities. According to the school, Bradley has an active calendar of theatre and musical performances. The new Markin Student Recreation Center and Greek houses are favorite gathering spots. Popular campus events include Late Night BU, Homecoming, Sibling’s Weekend, Parents’ Weekends and Welcome Week activities. Bradley University has 249 official student organizations. Popular groups on campus include Student Activities Council, student government, men’s basketball team and Greek life. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: 5K run • badminton • basketball • billiards • bowling • diving • flag football • golf • indoor soccer • racquetball • soccer • softball • swimming • table tennis • volleyball • walleyball •