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About Bradley

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Ill., offering students a personalized, transformative experience to prepare them for future success. With more than 100 programs, a student faculty ratio of 11:1, and experiential learning opportunities for 100% of students, Bradley offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate academic programs including business, communication, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

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Academic Programs

Meet Lydia

Meet our university founder and matriarch: Lydia Moss Bradley. Mrs. Bradley was a woman who had the foresight and the attitude to deliver what the world needed before anyone else.

Visiting Bradley

Come explore our vibrant campus and get the inside scoop from students who are living the Bradley experience every day!

Mission, Values, & Vision

BU empowers students for immediate and sustained success in their personal and professional endeavors by combining professional preparation, liberal arts and sciences, and co-curricular experiences. Alongside our dedication to students, we embrace the generation, application, and interpretation of knowledge.

Leadership

Meet the President of Bradley University and the additional supporting bodies of leadership that work together to advance the success of BU.

University Recognitions

Publications like U.S. News and World Report, the Princeton Review, and others recognize Bradley University for its academic rigor, value, and student engagement.