Financial Information and Expenses
The University may make appropriate changes in fees and expenses beginning in fall 2025. Quoted fees below are actual rates for 2025-2026. All checks and money orders should be made payable to Bradley University.
For additional information, visit Student Financial Services.
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Tuition
Full Time Charges 2025-2026
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (12-16 credit hours per semester) | $42,860 |
| Room and Board | $14,050 |
| University Fees | $990 |
| Total | $57,880 |
These expenses comprise the direct costs of attending Bradley University. Some courses may require additional course fees. Credit hours in excess of 16 per semester result in additional charges of $985/hr. The amount you will spend on books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses, will average an additional $4,092.
Part Time Charges 2025-2026
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1–7 hrs. | $1,135/sem. hr. |
| 7 1/2–11 1/2 hrs. | $1,285/sem. hr. |
Summer and J-Term 2025-2026
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | $1,090/sem. hr. |
| January Interim 2026 | $1,135/sem. hr. |
| Summer 2026 | $1,135/sem. hr. |
Summer includes:
- May Interim
- Summer Semester
Other Fees
Activity Fee
- $90/sem. - all undergraduate students with 9 hours or more
Health Fee
- $155/sem. (for all students with 7 hours or more)
Technology Fee
- $250/sem. - students registered in a given semester for six credit hours or more as an undergraduate student
Business Tuition Surcharge
- A surcharge of $20 per credit hour will be assessed for all undergraduate classes taught under the direction of the College of Business. A surcharge of $25 per credit hour will be assessed for all graduate classes taught under the direction of the College of Business.
Engineering Tuition Surcharge
- A surcharge of $50 per semester hour will be assessed for all classes taught under the direction of the College of Engineering and Technology.
Nursing Simulation
- A surcharge of $50 per course will be assessed on the following courses:
Course List Code Title Hours NUR 307 Maternal-Newborn Nursing - Practicum 2.0 NUR 309 Nursing of Children (Practicum) 2.0 NUR 315 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (Practicum) 2.0 NUR 317 Adult Health II: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Practicum) 2.0 NUR 403 Community Health Nursing - Practicum 2.5 NUR 409 Senior Practicum I 2.5 NUR 411 Senior Practicum I Medical Surgical 2.5 NUR 413 Leadership Practicum 2.5 NUR 417 Senior Practicum II 2.5
- A surcharge of $100 per course will be assessed on the following course: NUR 207 Adult Health I: An Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing
Class and Lab Fees
- Please consult your instructor regarding various additional fees (e.g. art fees, chemistry breakage fees, etc.)
Excess Hours
- With the exception of the courses noted below, any credit hours in excess of 16 will be charged at the rate of $945 per credit hour.
- Credit courses for which no charge is made if they cause excess hours:
Course List Code Title Hours ART 220 Professional Lecture Series/Studio Visits I .5 ART 221 Professional Lecture Series/Studio Visits II .5 MUS 141 Orchestra 1.0 MUS 142 University Bands 1.0 MUS 143 Bradley Community Chorus 1.0 MUS 144 Bradley Chorale 1.0 MUS 145 1.0 MUS 146 Jazz Ensemble/Groove Project 1.0 MUS 309 Ensemble 1.0 MUS 310 1.0 MUS 327 Accompanying 1.0 MUS 328 Accompanying 1.0 MUS 341 Orchestra 1.0 MUS 342 University Bands 1.0 MUS 343 Bradley Community Chorus 1.0 MUS 344 Bradley Chorale 1.0 MUS 345 Cantus 1.0 MUS 346 Jazz Ensemble/Groove Project 1.0 MUS 375 Performance Workshop 1.0 MUS 376 1.0 HON 100 Honors Program Seminar 1.0 HON 101 Honors Program Seminar 1.0 LAS 101 Arts and Ideas Seminar 1.0 LAS 305 Study Abroad Seminar 1.0 EHS 120 The University Experience 1.0 EHS 305 Study Abroad Seminar 1.0 CFA 100 Intellectual and Cultural Events 1.0 CFA 101 Arts and Ideas Seminar 1.0 CFA 305 1.0 CFA 360 Hollywood Semester Boot Camp 1.0 THE 107 Practicum Studios 1.0 THE 108 Practicum 1.0 THE 207 Practicum Production .5 THE 208 .5 THE 307 Practicum Advanced Production .5 THE 308 Practicum Performance 2.0 THE 407 Practicum Production Leadership 3.0 THE 408 Practicum Advanced Performance 3.0
Payment Options and Due Dates
Payment arrangements are required to be completed prior to the start of each academic term. Families can either pay the full balance or enroll in the Installment Payment Plan, which requires a minimum 20 percent payment of the semester balance. The deadline for either option is August 5, 2024 for the Fall semester and January 3, 2025 for the Spring semester.
Due to the shorter period, the Summer term is compressed to three installments for the payment plan. The first payment of at least one-third of the balance is due May 1, 2025.
Accepted Forms of Payment
Payments for all charges on the billing account (tuition, fees, room and board) can be made by cash or check in person at Swords Hall-First Floor. Payments can be made via checks mailed to:
Office of the Bursar
Bradley University Financial Services Office
100 Swords Hall
Peoria, IL 61625
Payments can be made online by credit card. A 2.95% fee is assessed on credit card transactions when using VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express for tuition and fees. The University cannot accept credit card payments over the telephone. Payments can be made by ACH debit from checking or savings accounts and have a $.50 service fee.
Payments From Outside the United States
Bradley University has partnered with Flywire to provide a fast, secure way to submit international and wire payments. You can pay in your local or other desired currency with available payment methods (e.g., international credit and debit cards, wire transfers and other international payment options that will vary by country). Flywire allows you to:
- Track your payments from start to finish
- Make payments in more than 140 currencies, online and from banks worldwide
- Other available payment methods include international credit and debit cards, and other international payment options that vary by country
- Save on bank fees and exchange rates with Flywire’s Best Price Guarantee
- Enjoy peace of mind with dedicated multilingual customer support
- Ensure accurate and timely posting of your payment to your student account
To ensure that your student's account is properly credited in a timely and expedient fashion, please click the following link to initiate your payment bradley.flywire.com:
- Select your home country and the available payment options will be displayed.
- Complete the information requested and follow the instructions that are provided.
Here are some guidelines and policies on determining your payment amount:
- Review your bill at MyBradley.edu. Use the amount on the bill to request funds from your bank.
- Online / Distance students can review their bill with their MyOnline Account
- The funds sent through this process are for tuition, fees, and room and board charges billed by Bradley University. Funds received will be used for current, past due and future terms.
- Do not request funds through this process for off-campus living expenses. You will need to make arrangements to have these funds come directly to you. Excess funds may be returned to Flywire.
- If you have not registered for classes for the coming term, you may estimate the amount needed by taking the current tuition rate times the number of hours you plan to register for. Be sure to include extra for course fees, surcharge fees, activity fee and health fee. The University fee structure is online at sfs.bradley.edu – click on “Charges and Payment Options”.
- If your bank has questions about this process, you may provide them with 3rd party access to your billing by setting them up with a log in to view your bills. Instructions for this process is also at sfs.bradley.edu, click on “Charges and Payment Options” and then “Online Viewing and Payment”.
Payment Options
For the fall and spring semesters, two payment options are available.
Option 1: Pay in Full
The most economical option, the Pay In Full plan requires the entire semester balance charges, less financial assistance to be paid in full on or before the due date for that semester: August 6, 2025 for the fall semester and January 6, 2026 for the spring semester. If the balance for the semester is paid in full prior to the first day of the term, no additional fees are charged unless changes are made to the student's schedule or financial aid.
Option 2: Installment Payment Plan
This plan divides each semesters' balance into five installments. Payment is determined by taking semester charges, subtracting semester financial assistance (not including work study), and dividing the balance by 5 and adding a one-time $30 enrollment fee. The first payment must be a minimum of 20% of the semester balance and is required by either the Aug. 6, 2025 or Jan. 6, 2026 deadline for the respective term. A one-time finance charge of 4% will be applied to the remaining balance on the first day of the term. Remaining fall payments are due on the 15th of the month in September, October, November, and December; spring payments in February, March, April, and May. You must enroll in the installment payment plan each semester. Once enrolled in the Installment Payment Plan all payments must be made online.
Fall 2025 Payment Due Dates
- August 6, 2025
- September 15, 2025
- October 15, 2025
- November 15, 2025
- December 15, 2025
Spring 2026 Payment Due Dates
- January 6, 2026
- February 15, 2026
- March 15, 2026
- April 15, 2026
- May 15, 2026
Summer 2026 Payment Due Dates
- May 1, 2026
- June 1, 2026
- July 1, 2026
Claiming Classes
For every period of enrollment students must confirm their intentions to matriculate by taking an action called "Claiming Classes". Classes are claimed in one of two ways: By making a payment on the balance due for each period of enrollment or, if there is no balance due (zero balance or pending refund), by completing the steps outlined on your MyBradley or MyOnline account.
Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 Section 103
In accordance with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 Section 103, effective August 1, 2019, Bradley University will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the university due to the delayed disbursement of a payment to be provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 31 or 33 of this title.
For purposes of this policy, a covered individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 funding through the federal government. The covered individual must notify the institution via submission of a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance not later than the first day of a course of education for which the individual has indicated the individual wishes to use the individual’s entitlement to educational assistance, submit a written request to use such entitlement, or provide additional information necessary to the proper certification of enrollment by the educational institution.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
By providing an outstanding private education, Bradley University is one of the best investments and best values in American higher education today. When making decisions about college financing, consider not only how much you can afford, but, more importantly, how much you are willing to invest. The quality of the institution must be a top priority as you weigh all of your opportunities. A high-quality education is an investment that will pay dividends for the rest of your life. At Bradley, you get distinguished, professionally active faculty; modern, complete facilities; comprehensive student services; diversified academic programs; and a valuable diploma backed by the reputation of a distinctive institution. You get more of the time and attention you need and deserve—and have paid for.
The Office of Financial Assistance views its relationship with students and parents as a partnership where we all share in the planning and managing of a Bradley education. We are committed to the belief that each family is unique and we strive to recognize individual needs and situations. We are committed to giving every qualified student the opportunity to afford the Bradley University experience. We pledge to do our very best to provide the amounts of assistance and programs needed to bring our costs within the reach of every family. Current and complete information concerning prices, sources of assistance, cost management options, policies, and application procedures is available at Student Financial Services.
Cost Of Attending Bradley
The total cost of attending Bradley is divided into two categories—direct and indirect costs.
Single Resident Student—Two Semesters
2025-2026 Direct Costs
- Tuition $42,860
- Activity, Health, and Technology Fees $990
- Living Expenses (including housing & meals) $14,050*
2025-2026 Indirect Costs
- In addition to the direct costs itemized above, additional expenses for books and supplies, clothing, laundry, recreation, transportation and other personal expenses will average an additional $4,092. These costs are not paid directly to Bradley.
*Cost based on living in a double occupancy room. Other options incur different costs.
Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is designed to help families budget for their direct and indirect expenses at Bradley. For information about expenses included in the Undergraduate Cost of Attendance, please visit our Undergraduate Cost Of Attendance (COA) page.
Applying For Financial Assistance
Financial assistance applicants must complete the following steps to be considered for all sources of state, federal, and Bradley University assistance.
- First-Year & Transfer Applicants
- Apply for admission to Bradley. Students must be accepted for admission before financial aid and scholarship decisions are made.
- File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Continuing Student Applicants
- File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Financial Assistance Policies
Recipients of financial assistance are subject to the following policies:
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- SAP Policy for Undergraduate Students
- SAP Policy for On Campus Graduate Students
- SAP Policy for Distance Education Graduate Students
Official Withdrawal Policy – Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4)