Bradley University Acceptance Rate
Peoria, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,138
- Admitted
- 7,772
- Yield
- 10.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Bradley University's acceptance rate has risen from 64.3% in 2014–15 to 76.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,009 to 10,138 (+13%) over that period.
Its 76.7% rate makes Bradley University more selective than about 49% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 40%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (78.7% for women vs 73.9% for men, a 4.8-point gap). Bradley University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 10.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,009 | 5,793 | 64.3% | 948 |
| 2015–16 | 9,186 | 6,033 | 65.7% | 929 |
| 2016–17 | 9,786 | 6,832 | 69.8% | 1,093 |
| 2017–18 | 10,232 | 7,303 | 71.4% | 1,266 |
| 2018–19 | 11,209 | 7,489 | 66.8% | 1,090 |
| 2019–20 | 10,708 | 7,518 | 70.2% | 1,048 |
| 2020–21 | 10,202 | 7,476 | 73.3% | 1,027 |
| 2021–22 | 10,109 | 7,669 | 75.9% | 1,043 |
| 2022–23 | 11,352 | 8,530 | 75.1% | 1,036 |
| 2023–24 | 10,138 | 7,772 | 76.7% | 833 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,866 | 4,615 | 78.7% |
| Men | 4,272 | 3,157 | 73.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–650 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 540–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–31 | 9% |
How Bradley University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Bradley University's acceptance rate?
Bradley University's acceptance rate is 76.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,772 admitted of 10,138 applicants).
Is Bradley University test optional?
Bradley University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Bradley University?
Bradley University received 10,138 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,772.
What SAT score do you need for Bradley University?
Admitted students at Bradley University typically scored 550–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Bradley University getting harder to get into?
Bradley University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64.3% in 2014–15 to 76.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.bradley.edu/.