Bradley University

Foster College of Business Administration

  • AVG. GMAT SCORE
    559
  • Program Cost
    $8,930
    $ $ $ $ $
  • Enrollment
    77
Contact Information
1501 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, Illinois 61625, United States
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The Foster College of Business Administration offers a comprehensive business education, integrating theoretical concepts and practical applications needed to become a business leader. With an emphasis on hands-on learning and leadership, Bradley students are well equipped for the competitive job market in today’s global economy. The Foster College provides undergraduates a choice from 17 specific majors and 9 business related minors. Five advanced degree options are available, including the part-time Masters of Business Administration and weekend Executive Masters of Business Administration programs.

Quick Stats

  • Yield
    78%
  • Selectivity
    95%

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About Bradley University

Admissions: Can I get in?

Post-Grad Work Experience
  • Average 47
  • Median 27
  • Middle 80% 2 to 75
Admissions Selectivity
95% Foster College of Business Administration 70% Average Across All Schools
559 Average GMAT Score
  • Applied
  • Accepted
Average Score
70% 559
70% 559
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Total Applications
  • Applied
  • Accepted
  • Accepted Apps Enrolled
100% 38
95% 95
78% 78.0
Female
50% 50
International
14% 14
Wait-listed
100% 0
Importance of Application Elements
  • GMAT Scores Very Important
  • GPA / Undergrad Transcripts Very Important
  • Recommendations Important
  • Resume / Work Experience Important
  • Application Essay Considered
  • Interviews Considered
Pre-MBA Careers
Manufacturing
52% 52
Consulting
22% 22
Consumer Products
9% 9
Financial Services
9% 9
Media / Entertainment
4% 4
Non-Profit
4% 4
Government
0% 0
Petroleum / Energy
0% 0
Pharma / Health Care
0% 0
Real Estate
0% 0
Technology
0% 0
Other
0% 0
GMAT Scores
  • All Applicants
  • Accepted
770 to 800
0% 0
0% 0
740 to 769
0% 0
0% 0
710 to 739
3% 3
3% 3
680 to 709
6% 6
6% 6
650 to 679
3% 3
3% 3
620 to 649
13% 13
13% 13
590 to 619
9% 9
9% 9
560 to 589
13% 13
13% 13
530 to 559
19% 19
19% 19
500 to 529
13% 13
13% 13
Under 500
21% 21
21% 21
English Language Requirements
550 Minimum TOEFL Score
English Proficiency Required: Yes
Minimum English Proficiency Score: No
Accepted Tests
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL Internet Based Test
  • TOEFL Paper-based Test

Tuition: Can I afford it?

Resident
$ $ $ $ $
$8,930
Total Program Cost
  • Price/Credit $740
Non-Resident
$ $ $ $ $
$8,930
Total Program Cost
  • Price/Credit $740
16 Full Tuition Scholarships
95% of Students Receive Aid
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Academics: What will I learn?

Faculty
  • All Teachers
  • Tenured
Total Number of Teachers
9% 28
5% 14
Students in Core Classes
22 Foster College of Business Administration 35 Average Across All Schools
Top 3 Teaching Methods
Lectures
40% 40
Case study
20% 20
Experiential learning
20% 20
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Concentrations and Specializations
  • Finance
  • General Management
  • Marketing
Top Areas of Study
  • Finance
  • General Management
  • International Business
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
Requirements for Graduation
  • Students must complete a comprehensive examination as well as a consulting project.
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
Program Logistics
  • Credits required for graduation 33
  • Average # of months to complete program 24
  • Six-Year completion rate 95%
  • Max time allowed to complete 60
  • Separate Full-Time MBA No
  • Distance learning No
Time Classes Offered
  • Evenings, Via the Internet (unscheduled)
Semester Classes Offered
  • Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Technology Improvements
  • Upgrade of computers in all mediated lecture oriented classrooms, as well as in the college of business' computer labs, including labs specially designated for management information systems and quantitative finance. Expanded wireless capabilities throughout the college of business building and expanded software and database availability for both students and faculty. Faculty computers have also been upgraded on a rotating basis each year.

Students: Who are my classmates?

No Part-time students have a campus area
Ethnicity of Students
Not Reported
50% 50
White
39% 39
Asian American
7% 7
Activities
Professional Clubs
  • Other
Networking Clubs

Alumni: How strong is my network?

2,689 Living MBA Alumni 0 Countries where alumni clubs exist
0 Active alumni clubs
16 Participating in gift donations No Individual alumni gift in excess of $10 Million in the last 12 months

Employer data includes graduates and current students.