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Ready to Be You?

Your Bradley story starts with you. Your dreams and aspirations will find the resources and support needed to turn into reality.

With more than 100 academic programs, over 200 student organizations, and nearly 5,000 students, your journey at Bradley will be uniquely your own.

Bradley reviews applications on rolling admission with a priority deadline of November 1. The earlier you apply, the sooner you will know if you are Bradley Bound!

Ready to make it official? Your future at Bradley University is waiting!

Applying as a First-Year Student

We want to make this process as smooth as possible. You can upload all required documents in your Bradley application portal. 

Send In:

  • High School Transcript — Unofficial or official, we want to see your high school journey.
  • Personal Statement — Don’t be scared! Tell us about yourself. What are you excited about for college? What is something you love? At Bradley, it’s about you. This is your chance to showcase who you are in the admission process. 
  • International Students — Proof of English Language proficiency include ACT/SAT.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants who are not US citizens, with the exception of Legal Permanent Residents, are required to show proof of English language proficiency. Acceptable exams and minimum scores are listed below:

  • TOEFL iBT minimum 79 (paper-based minimum 550)
  • IELTS minimum 6.5 overall band
  • PTE Academic minimum 56
  • Gateway English minimum 475 overall with all sections 405 or above (formerly E3PT minimum 68)
  • ACT minimum 19 on English exam
  • SAT minimum 1000 combined score
  • Cambridge English C2, C1, or B2 (minimum 176)
  • GCSE or IGCSE minimum A in A Levels English


*Bradley University is test-free. If an ACT or SAT score is submitted, the score will only be used to determine English language proficiency, and will not be used for any other admission decisions.


Bradley’s institutional code for ETS score reporting is 1070 (other tests may use different codes). All scores should be sent directly to Bradley University. Graduate and International Admissions does not accept language certificates; letters from counselors, advisors, or professors; or other assessments not listed above as proof of English language proficiency.


English Proficiency Waiver

Applicants who are eligible for a waiver of English language proficiency must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Applicants that graduated from a high school where the primary mode of instruction was English.
  • Transcripts from the secondary institution must be provided for verification.
  • One year of full-time study or more at a secondary institution located in the U.S. within the last 4 years.
  • Transcript and proof that academic courses were taught in English must be provided for verification.
  • Two years or more of continuous full-time work experience in the U.S. within the last 4 years. A current resume and an employment letter on company letterhead stating the dates of employment for verification.

Application Deadlines

Early TermDeadlineClasses Begin
Early ActionNovember 1August
Regular NotificationFebruary 1August

Best consideration for admission and scholarships is provided during the Early Action period. For students looking at direct entry nursing, it is strongly encouraged that the application is completed during the Early Action application period.


Early Action benefits include full academic scholarship consideration and first opportunities to begin signing up for housing and orientation. Early Action at Bradley University is non-binding.