Bradley University

Bradley University is a top-ranked private university located in Peoria, Illinois. The university is accredited by the HLC (Higher Learning Commission). It was established in 1897 and comprised six undergraduate and five graduate colleges. The university offers more than 185 undergraduate and more than 30 graduate programs in their specific branch college. Some highly preferred courses at Bradley University are Business, Marketing, Management, related support services, Education, Communication, Journalism, Engineering and Health Profession and associated programs. The main campus of Bradley is located within Peoria, with an area of 84 acres. The university offers outstanding quality education and world-class research opportunities. The six undergraduate colleges at Bradley University are the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Health Sciences, Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts, Foster College of Business and Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In addition, the Graduate Schools offer Master's degrees in Business, Education & Health Sciences, Communication & Fine Arts, Liberal Arts & Sciences and Engineering. All the Bradley graduates can take advantage of various career-related opportunities like internships, campus employment, part-time jobs, jobs at home and full-time jobs. These opportunities are provided by the Training & Placement Department of the University, The Smith Career Center, which is established to guide and assist students in exploring and defining their true career potential. The student-faculty ratio at Bradley is 12:1. Bradley's annual average cost of attendance is about USD35,480, excluding all the extra overheads. The university also provides students with need-based financial aid, grant awards, or scholarships for full-time undergraduates. Bradley University provides on-campus residences with 12 residence halls with 2,140 students. Most first-year students reside in campus residences. University also has a Student Apartment Complex and off-campus apartments for students with different choices.