Cost of Attendance
Your education is one of the most important investments you’ll make, and we’re here to help you navigate the costs. On this page, you’ll find a clear breakdown of your tuition and fees with full details on the cost of attendance for any education at Bradley.
Undergraduate Tuition
| Tuition (12-16 credit hours per semester) | $42,860 |
| Students taking more than 16 credit hours incur excess hour charges. | |
| Room and Board | $14,050 |
| University Fees | $990 |
| TOTAL | $55,660 |
These expenses comprise the direct costs of attending Bradley University. Some courses may require additional course fees. Credit hours in excess of 16 per semester result in additional charges of $985/hr. The amount you will spend on books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses, will average an additional $4,092.
Excess Hours
With the exception of the courses noted below, any credit hours in excess of 16 will be charged at the rate of $945 per credit hour.
Credit courses for which no charge is made if they cause excess hours:
- ART 220, 221
- CFA 100, 101, 305 360
- EHS 120, 305
- HON 100, 101
- LAS 101, 305
- MUS 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 309, 310, 327, 328, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 375, 376
- THE 107, 108, 207, 208, 307, 308, 407, 408
*Subject to approval by Bradley University Board of Trustees
Including May, Summer, and January Interim
| 1–7 hrs. | $1,135/sem. hr. |
| 7 ½ – 11 ½ hrs. | $1,285/sem. hr. |
| Tuition, 15-month program | $45,000. |
Graduate Tuition
| Tuition | $1,090/sem. hr. |
| University Fee | $820 |
These expenses comprise the direct costs of attending Bradley University. Some courses may require additional course fees. The amount you will spend on books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses, will average an additional $3,440.
*Subject to approval by Bradley University Board of Trustees
Doctor of Physical Therapy
| Tuition | $780/sem. hr. |
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
| Tuition | $81,000 ($27,000/yr.) | 3 year program |
Masters of Science in Accounting – STEM
| Tuition | $900/sem. hr. |
Fees
Activity Fee
This fee funds programming for all students and supports approved student organization hosted programs such as Late Night BU, Club Sports, Activities Council, and the Special Event Reserve Fund.
$90/sem. – all undergraduate students with 9 hours or more
Health Center Fee
Bradley Health and Counseling Services exists to provide primary health and counseling care for Bradley students. All continuing students are eligible to use the health services on a year-round basis so long as they remain enrolled at the Institution and pay the health fee.
$135/sem. (for all students with 7 hours or more)
Technology Fee
This fee goes toward acquiring, installing, and maintaining technologies and resources at the university level that further advance student success through digital access, an enhanced learning environment, academic innovation, and improved infrastructure and operations.
$250/sem. – students registered in a given semester for six credit hours or more as a undergraduate student
College of Business Surcharge
$20 per credit hour for all undergraduate classes taught under the direction of the College of Business.
$25 per credit hour for all graduate classes taught under the direction of the College of Business.
College of Engineering Surcharge
$50 per semester hour for all classes taught under the direction of the College of Engineering and Technology.
College of Nursing Surcharge
$50 per course will be assessed on the following: NUR 307, 309, 315, 317, 403, 409, 411, 413, 417.
$100 per course will be assessed on the following: NUR 207.
Audited Class Fee
Any admitted undergraduate or graduate student, full or part time, pays the same fee to audit a course as to take the course for credit. Fees are not included in tuition charged at registration. Audit forms are available from the college deans or the Registrar’s Office beginning the first day of classes.
Late Payment Fee
A $50 Late Payment Fee will be assessed to all payments received after the Installment Payment due date.
Payment Return Policy
For a payment to Bradley, by check or online, or a check cashed by a student, the student’s billing account will be charged for the returned payment. A $40 processing fee will be applied for NSF checks or online payments, closed accounts and online “unable to locate accounts”. Notice will be provided to the student of the payment status. Payment is expected immediately after the notification of the returned check or online payment. In addition, a hold will be placed on the student’s account in Student Billing.
Proficiency Exams & Department Exams
$50/course
Registration Process Fee
A $50 registration processing fee is assessed on students whose initial registrations occur after the semester’s first payment due date and students who re-register after their classes are dropped for failure to make payment arrangements by the first payment date.
Housing Costs
| Annual | Fall | Spring | |
| Room | $10,500 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
| Board | $5,780 | $2,890 | $2,890 |
| TOTAL | $16,280 | $8,140 | $8,140 |
| Annual | Fall | Spring | |
| Room | $7,720 | $3,860 | $3,860 |
| Board | $5,780 | $2,890 | $2,890 |
| TOTAL | $13,500 | $6,750 | $6,750 |
$3,860 per semester
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2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
On-Campus Programs
| COA Category | Living On Campus (Double Room) | Living On Campus (Single Room) | Living Off Campus (Not w/ Parent) | Living w/ Parent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,860 | $42,860 | $42,860 | $42,860 |
| Required Fees | $990 | $990 | $990 | $990 |
| Living Expenses (Including Housing & Food) | $14,050 | $16,940 | $12,492 | $3,446 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Transportation | $706 | $706 | $706 | $1,090 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,086 | $2,086 | $2,086 | $2,086 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Total | $62,048 | $64,938 | $60,490 | $51,828 |
Distance Education Programs
| COA Category | Living On Campus (Double Room) | Living On Campus (Single Room) | Living Off Campus (Not w/ Parent) | Living w/ Parent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,600 | $15,600 | $15,600 | $15,600 |
| Required Fees | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Living Expenses (Including Housing & Food) | $14,050 | $16,940 | $12,492 | $3,446 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Transportation | $706 | $706 | $706 | $706 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,086 | $2,086 | $2,086 | $2,086 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Total | $34,298 | $37,188 | $32,740 | $23,694 |
Important Information
These COA figures assume full-time, undergraduate enrollment for both the fall and spring semesters of the listed award year. It is important to note that for a majority of Bradley University’s undergraduate students, these costs are offset by grants and scholarships.
This information is intended to serve as an estimate – not an exact representation of each student’s actual costs. Actual total costs will vary on a student-to-student basis depending on personal expenses and their specific coursework/program. For this reason, a student may appeal or request an adjustment to their COA for certain documented reasons. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for additional information on this process.
A student who enrolls only in late-start classes (Fall 2, Spring 2) may require an additional adjustment to their COA and Student Aid Index (as calculated by FAFSA). These adjustments can impact total aid eligibility.
Tuition & Fees
- For On-Campus Programs —The COA figures presented above are based on enrollment in 12-16 credit hours for both the fall and spring semesters at the undergraduate level for the listed award year. If you are enrolled in fewer than 12 hours at the undergraduate level, COA figures will be prorated based on actual enrollment. Additional excess hours charges may apply for students taking over 16 credit hours in a single semester.
- For Distance Education Programs — The COA figures presented above are based on enrollment in 12 credit hours for two semesters (fall and spring) at the undergraduate level for the listed award year.
- The presented figures do not include course fees and surcharges. Additional fees may apply based on specific course enrollment.
- Tuition and fee amounts are subject to change with approval from the Board of Trustees.
Living Expenses (Including Housing & Food)
- Living On Campus — In the case of a student residing on campus, living expenses are charged to the student directly via their student billing account. For students who choose to live on campus, the COA uses the standard double-occupancy room and board rate to budget for living expenses at the time of original awarding. At the beginning of the fall semester, the Office of Financial Assistance will receive a list of all students living in a single-occupancy dormitory from the Office of Residential Living and Student Conduct. At that time, the COA will be adjusted to reflect the additional costs for students who choose to live in a single-occupancy dormitory.
- Living Off Campus — In the case of a student living off campus, rent is typically paid to an external landlord instead of being billed through the student account. Students should plan accordingly since the listed amount is intended to cover the expenses for the full academic year (August to May).
- Living With Parent(s) — Students who commute from home will reduce their living expenses significantly.
Students who live off campus (either with a parent or in a separate residence) are able to purchase a university meal plan. The living expenses category will not be re-evaluated automatically for changes made to living arrangements mid-year. However, students can request an adjustment to their COA if their living arrangements change. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information on requesting an adjustment to your COA.
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment
- Costs in this area vary by selected program, classes taken, and method of purchase.
- The amount listed does not account for the purchase of a laptop. To request an increase to your COA to purchase a laptop, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Transportation
- The transportation allowance is higher for students who are commuting to campus from a relative’s home.
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses
- This category includes indirect, miscellaneous student expenses that are not covered by other areas of the COA. This is often the most variable part of a student’s COA.
Loan Fees
- Students who choose to take out federal loans incur origination fees that are set by the federal government.
- The amount presented in the COA table is the average federal loan fee assessed to a dependent, first-year, undergraduate student using full Federal Direct Stafford Loans only. For independent students or those with a higher class standing, the typical loan fees are as follows:
| Year in School (Undergraduate) | FAFSA Dependency Status | Yearly Loan Fee COA Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First-year | Dependent Independent | $56 $98 |
| Second-year | Dependent Independent | $66 $108 |
| Third-year and beyond | Dependent Independent | $78 $130 |
- If you do not file a FAFSA, the loan fee component will not be included in your COA. We are unable to include loan fees associated with non-federal loans.
- For students utilizing a Parent PLUS Loan, an additional allowance will be added to the COA to account for the origination fee of this loan specifically. The amount of the allowance is based on the average Parent PLUS Loan fee incurred by our students during the prior award year. For the 2025-2026 award year, the yearly PLUS Loan fee allowance is $838.
| Program Type | Traditional On-Campus | Distance Education | Doctor of Physical Therapy | Doctor of Occupational Therapy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumed Enrollment Terms | Fall, Spring | Fall, Spring, Summer | Fall, Spring Summer | Fall, Spring Summer |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,180 | $21,180 | $27,000 | $14,790 |
| Living Expenses | $12,492 | $16,656 | $16,656 | $16,656 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,300 | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Transportation | $1,090 | $1,635 | $1,635 | $1,635 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $7,086 | $9,448 | $9,448 | $9,448 |
| Loan Fees | $216 | $216 | $216 | $216 |
| Total | $36,364 | $51,085 | $56,905 | $44,695 |
Important Information
The COA figures presented above for all categories except “Doctor of Physical Therapy” assume enrollment in 6 credit hours per term at the appropriate per hour tuition rate plus the Health, Activity, and Technology Fees (when applicable). Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program follow a pre-determined program plan and are charged a flat-rate tuition for their program.
This information is intended to serve as an estimate – not an exact representation of each student’s actual costs. Actual total costs will vary on a student-to-student basis depending on personal expenses and their specific coursework/program. For this reason, a student may appeal or request an adjustment to their COA for certain documented reasons. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for additional information on this process.
A student who enrolls only in late-start classes (Fall 2, Spring 2) may require an additional adjustment to their COA and Estimated Family Contribution (as calculated by FAFSA). These adjustments can impact total aid eligibility.
Tuition & Fees
- The COA figures presented above for all categories except “Doctor of Physical Therapy” assume enrollment in 6 credit hours per term at the applicable per hour tuition rate plus the Health, Activity, and Technology Fees (when applicable). The COA will be prorated for students who enroll in fewer than 6 hours per term.
- Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program follow a pre-determined program plan and are charged a flat tuition rate for their program.
- The presented figures do not include course fees and surcharges. Additional fees may apply based on specific course enrollment.
- Tuition and fee amounts are subject to change with approval from the Board of Trustees.
Living Expenses
- The living expenses component of the COA is intended to provide an estimated budget for both housing and meals for the student.
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment
- Costs in this area vary by selected program, classes taken, and method of purchase.
- The amount listed does not account for the purchase of a laptop. To request an increase to your COA to purchase a laptop, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Transportation
- The transportation component of the COA is intended to provide an estimated budget for the student’s educationally-related transportation expenses.
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses
- This category includes miscellaneous student expenses that are not covered by other areas of the COA. This is often the most variable part of a student’s COA.
Loan Fees
- Students who choose to take out federal loans incur origination fees that are set by the federal government.
- The amount presented in the COA table is the average federal loan fee assessed to graduate students borrowing full Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans – $20,500 / year.
- If you do not file a FAFSA, the loan fee component will not be included in your COA. We are unable to include loan fees associated with non-federal loans.
- For students utilizing a Graduate PLUS Loan, an additional $870 will be added to the COA to account for the origination fee of this loan specifically. This amount is based on the average Graduate PLUS Loan fee incurred by our students during the 2024-2025 award year.
