Bradley University
Bradley University is a private university in Peoria, Illinois, which is about three hours from Chicago or St. Louis. The university was founded in 1897 and they currently offer over 100 undergrad programs and more than 30 graduate-level programs through their five colleges. The campus is located on the west side of the city of Peoria and is just a few minutes from the downtown area. The campus is also compact, ensuring that students can walk from one part of the campus to any other part within 10 minutes or less. Bradley University has also received many awards and honors, including ranking sixth nationally for producing Fulbright students.
The nursing programs offered at BU include the traditional BSN and MSN programs. Registered nurses and licensed nursing practitioners may enroll in the RN to BSN or LPN to BSN programs to earn their degrees. Each of the nursing programs is accredited by the relevant body, including the CCNE and ACEN. Students have access to hands-on training at two major hospital systems along with several public health facilities and nursing homes in the area. The clinical experience starts during the sophomore year of the BSN programs. The university also boasts one of the highest pass rates in the nation for the NCLEX-RN exam.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students5,844 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate86% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
1 miles away |
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7 miles away |
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Illinois Wesleyan University
36 miles away |
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St. John's College-Department of Nursing
61 miles away |
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Millikin University
68 miles away |
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Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
74 miles away |
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MacMurray College
74 miles away |
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Saint Ambrose University
77 miles away |
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Olivet Nazarene University
96 miles away |
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University of St Francis
98 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/1995 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1978 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
71%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1080 to 1290 |
| ACT | 22 to 28 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $870/credit | |
| In State Students | $870/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $870/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $870/credit | |
| In State Students | $870/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $870/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $39,150 | $39,150 | $39,150 |
| ADN | 70 | $60,900 | $60,900 | $60,900 |
| BSN | 125 | $108,750 | $108,750 | $108,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $43,500 | $43,500 | $43,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Bradley University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 30% | $4,571 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $3,887 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $4,431 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $16,254 |
| Federal Student Loans | 72% | $6,066 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $14,825 |
$25,857
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,970 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$17,860 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$22,124 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,768 |
| Over $110,000$31,686 |
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Student Population
4,649
Undergrads
1,195
Graduates
3,188
Women
2,656
Men
85%
Full-time
15%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
70% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Black/African American |
8% |
|
Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Asian |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
