Colleges & Schools

At Bradley University’s Caterpillar College of Engineering & Technology, students turn ideas into reality, from autonomous vehicles to 3D printing and robotics. With ABET-accredited programs, hands-on learning, and small class sizes, students gain a personalized yet powerful education, supported by internships, industry connections, and top-tier faculty. Ranked among the top 30 undergraduate engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report, the college fosters innovation, collaboration, and career-ready skills. With a 95% job placement rate within six months of graduation, Bradley engineers graduate as leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators shaping the future.

As the home to Bradley’s human services degrees, the College of Education and Health Sciences is dedicated to helping people learn how to help people. You encounter compassionate spirits every day as you work closely with faculty who enjoy mentoring students. That attitude extends to the local schools, hospitals and community organizations where you gain professional experience as an intern.

Bradley’s Foster College of Business (FCB) blends academic excellence with real-world opportunity. Offering 10 majors, 11 minors, and two distinctive graduate degrees, FCB prepares students to lead in a global marketplace. All business students complete an interdisciplinary core that develops essential skills and provides a strong foundation for success in any business career. Our graduates benefit from a 96% career outcomes rate, supported by hands-on learning through internships, faculty mentorship, and professional networking. As one of fewer than two percent of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB International in both business and accounting, FCB integrates industry expertise into every classroom experience. Home to the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and the Center for Cybersecurity, the college connects students with emerging trends, innovative projects, and opportunities to make an impact in the community.

The Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts is a hub of activity for makers, storytellers and performers. It’s home to people who want to use their flair to enrich the world and help others with their talents. Programs in art, communication, interactive media, music and theatre challenge you to be your creative best.