Bradley University is a private university located in Peoria, Illinois. Founded in 1897, it operates as an independent institution funded primarily through tuition, donations, and private endowments rather than state or federal government allocations.
As a private university, Bradley has greater autonomy over its academic programs, admissions policies, and tuition fees compared to public institutions. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across five colleges, focusing on liberal arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. The university is known for its small class sizes and personalized education approach, typical of many private higher education institutions in the United States.
