Bradley University

Bradley University
Former name
Bradley Polytechnic Institute (1897–1946)
TypePrivate university
Established1897 (1897)
AccreditationHLC
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$394.25 million (2025)
PresidentJames Shadid
ProvostDr. Dan Moon
Academic staff
389
Students5,217 (fall 2023)
Undergraduates3,883 (fall 2023)
Postgraduates1,334 (fall 2023)
Location,
United States

40°41′53″N 89°37′01″W / 40.6981°N 89.6169°W / 40.6981; -89.6169
CampusUrban, 84 acres (34 ha)
Colors   Red & white
NicknameBraves
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IMVC
Mascot"Kaboom!" the gargoyle
Websitewww.bradley.edu

Bradley University is a private university in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1897, Bradley University enrolls 5,200 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.