Bradley University · Cost & aid

Peoria, IL · City · Private · Doctoral/professional university · the Braves · Website ↗

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$55,970

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$24,703

Average net price

lower half for affordability in Division I

$3M

Athletic aid, women's

$18,936 per roster spot

$2.3M

Athletic aid, men's

$14,258 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $55,970 sticker.

Family income under $30k$17,762

$30k – $48k$16,472

$48k – $75k$19,392

$75k – $110k$25,476

Over $110k$29,736

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$3,029,916
Per roster spot$18,936 across 160 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$2,309,911
Per roster spot$14,258 across 162 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$128k / $157k
Tuition & fees$39,680

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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