Bradley Joins Niche Direct Admissions Program
Bradley University is streamlining the college admissions process by teaming up with Niche’s Direct Admissions program, making it easier than ever for high school seniors to make BU their college home. With this partnership, students who meet Bradley’s enrollment criteria will receive instant acceptance and scholarship offers—showing them they’re already part of the Bradley community.
“Our collaboration with Niche and involvement in Direct Admissions reflects Bradley’s dedication to simplifying the college search process for students and families,” said Dr. Angie Cooksy, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Communications. “With this partnership, we’re able to connect with students who might not have seen Bradley as an option before, showing them what makes us unique and welcoming them to explore the incredible academic, personal, and professional opportunities we provide.”
Every year, one in two college-bound seniors creates a profile on Niche, and over 50 million people annually rely on Niche to research and choose their best-fit college. With Niche Direct Admissions®, a TIMES 2024 Best Inventions winner, students who meet criteria set by the institutions can see if they’ve been accepted in real time, receive a scholarship offer, access detailed information about the institution, and initiate the enrollment process — all within their Niche account. Niche Direct Admissions enables colleges like Bradley to extend their reach beyond traditional regions, helping students discover and connect with institutions outside their home state.
“Niche is changing how colleges connect with students and build their future classes,” says Luke Skurman, Founder and CEO of Niche. “By leveraging Niche Direct Admissions, admissions teams are equipped with an efficient, user-friendly way to meet students where they are, providing a modern experience that drives meaningful, measurable results.”
To learn more about Bradley University, take the virtual tour here, or visit bradley.edu/admissions. For students interested in learning more about Niche Direct Admissions, visit: niche.com/about/direct-admissions/.
ABOUT BRADLEY UNIVERSITY: 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 guaranteed experiential learning opportunities for 100% of students, Bradley provides an individualized hands-on education with nationally recognized faculty. Bradley offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate academic programs including business, communication, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.
ABOUT NICHE: Niche is changing how colleges connect with students and build their future classes. As the trusted partner to hundreds of colleges, Niche is helping higher education institutions across the country streamline operations, forge genuine connections with students and achieve their enrollment targets. Our nationally recognized Niche Direct Admissions program enables colleges to proactively accept qualified students based on their Niche Profile alone. Through real-time acceptance and scholarship opportunities, Niche Direct Admissions offers a modern experience for today’s students, resulting in more enrollments for college admissions teams. Learn more about how over 125 institutions are already leveraging Niche Direct Admissions.