Bradley University is a private, mid-sized university in Peoria , Illinois . Founded in 1897 , Bradley University currently enrolls 5,400 students who are pursuing degrees in more than 100 undergraduate programs and more than 30 graduate programs in five colleges .  All classes are taught by professors rather than teaching assistants . The university is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and 22 national accrediting agencies.

    Bradley University empowers students for immediate and sustained success in their personal and professional endeavors by combining professional preparation ,  liberal arts and sciences ,  and co-curricular experiences . Alongside our dedication to students , we embrace the generation, application, and interpretation of knowledge