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Bradley University

Bradley University is a private university in Peoria, Illinois. 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]

Former name

Bradley Polytechnic Institute (1897–1946)

1897 (1897)

$350 million (2022)[1]

Stephen Standifird

Walter Zakahi

389

Urban, 84 acres (340,000 m2)

   Red & white

"Kaboom!" the gargoyle

College of Education and Health Sciences

Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Foster College of Business

Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts

Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

– In 2009, Bradley's International Trade Center was awarded the Presidential "E" Award for U.S. Exporters. Only 21 awards were given nationally and Bradley's ITC was the only trade center in the country to be recognized.[30]

President's "E" Award

– Bradley was ranked sixth nationally among universities of its kind for producing Fulbright students in 2013–2014.[31]

Fulbright Program

home court of Bradley men's basketball games

Carver Arena

Official website

Bradley University Athletics website