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Bradley University Men's Basketball

Welcome to the Bradley University men's basketball recruiting profile. Bradley competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Missouri Valley Conference from Peoria, Illinois. Led by head coach Brian Wardle, Bradley University pairs a 77% acceptance rate with a 76% graduation rate and a $23,787 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
16
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Missouri Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,603
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
77%
State
Illinois
City
Peoria
Address
1501 W BRADLEY AVE

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 66% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Brian Wardle
Men's Basketball Head Coach
(309) 677-2668·View profile
Brian Jones
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
(309) 677-2679·View profile
Mike Black
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
(309) 677-2668·View profile
Bobby Suarez
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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Kamrein Street
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 69% of D1 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
83%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
76%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$59,114
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$66,852
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 41% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$41,210
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$41,210
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,500
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$23,787
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 57% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$3,870,120
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$706,462
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (309) 676-7611

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