Bradley University

Bradley University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Peoria, Illinois, in a midsize city setting. The university enrolls 5,990 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 64 out of 100, with a completion rate of 72% and a retention rate of 84% (IPEDS 2023).

Bradley offers a range of career-oriented programs spanning nursing, information technology, and digital media. Nursing programs include Registered Nursing at the associate level, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing at the bachelor's level, and Nursing Administration at the bachelor's level. Technology-focused offerings include Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance and Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster, both at the associate level. Creative media students can pursue Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects at the associate level.

With its blend of healthcare and technology programs, Bradley University provides students in central Illinois with pathways into high-demand career fields. The university combines the personalized attention of a mid-sized private institution with applied program options designed to prepare graduates for professional roles in nursing, cybersecurity, web management, and digital media production.