Bradley University

Bradley University
Former name
Bradley Polytechnic Institute (1897–1946)
TypePrivate university
Established1897; 127 years ago (1897)
AccreditationHLC
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$350 million (2022)[1]
PresidentJonathan Michael
ProvostWalter Zakahi
Academic staff
389
Undergraduates4,636[2]
Postgraduates1,293[2]
Location, ,
United States

40°41′53″N 89°37′01″W / 40.6981°N 89.6169°W / 40.6981; -89.6169
CampusUrban, 84 acres (340,000 m2)
Colors   Red & white
NicknameBraves
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IMVC
Mascot"Kaboom!" the gargoyle
Websitewww.bradley.edu

Bradley University is a private university in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1897, Bradley University enrolls 5,400 students who are pursuing degrees in more than 100 undergraduate programs and more than 30 graduate programs in five colleges. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and 22 specialized and professional accreditors.[3]

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2020. Quickfacts (Report). Bradley University]. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Quickfacts".
  3. ^ "Statement of Accreditation Status". Higher Learning Commission. Retrieved May 12, 2020.