by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Bradley University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Bradley University amounted to $42,160 annually for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees were $950; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,210 |
| Fees | $950 |
| Total | $42,160 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Bradley University cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Bradley University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Bradley University is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Bradley University Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Bradley University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $35,940 |
| Two Years Ago | $37,380 |
| One Year Ago | $39,248 |
| Most Recent Year | $41,210 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Bradley has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 5.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $44,267 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.06%, so cost a year out lands around $44,293.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $44,293 |
| In 2 Years | $46,534 |
| In 3 Years | $48,889 |
| In 4 Years | $51,363 |
| In 5 Years | $53,962 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $191,079.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Bradley University, head to the Bradley University Financial Aid page.
