Graduate Admissions

You’re ready to take the next step in your career. Bradley University offers a diverse array of graduate programs designed to accommodate your educational and professional aspirations. With options for both on-campus and online learning, you can select the format that best aligns with your personal and career commitments.

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On-Campus Graduate Programs

Online Graduate Programs

You’ve completed your undergraduate degree and you’re ready for the next step in your academic journey. Let’s get started!

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Graduate Admissions Requirements

Material	Details
Application Fee	A non-refundable application fee of $40 must be submitted. Applications will not be processed until the fee has been received. Bradley University does not offer application fee waivers.
Statement of Interest	Applicants must provide a short essay addressing the following topics: Explain achievements and work experience that you consider relevant to your interest in and capacity for graduate study. Briefly state your career objectives and how the graduate program you have selected will assist you in attaining these goals. Your program may have different requirements for the essay – please read the instructions in the application carefully.
Recommendations	A minimum of two recommendations must be submitted as part of the online application. Some programs require additional recommendations; please refer to the program pages for specific information. The recommendation requests are sent electronically as soon as you enter them in your application.
Resume/CV	The resume is not required by all programs. However, it’s very helpful in making admissions decisions, so we recommend all applicants submit one.
Transcripts and Proof of Degree	Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are required. Official transcripts are only required if you are admitted and plan to enroll. Applicants applying as non-degree students are required to provide transcripts from their highest degree completed only. If you do submit official transcripts, electronic delivery to gradadmission@bradley.edu is preferred.
Standardized Test Scores (TOEFL, GRE, GMAT or MAT)	If your program requires a standardized test score, the official score must be sent directly to the Office of Admission by the testing agency. Bradley’s institutional code for TOEFL and GRE score reporting is 1070.
English Proficiency	Applicants who are not U.S. citizens, with the exception of Legal Permanent Residents, are required to provide proof of English language proficiency. Acceptable exams and minimum scores are detailed below.

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents are required to provide proof of English language proficiency, or to qualify for a waiver of the test score requirement (additional details below). Applicants who do not qualify for a waiver must have an official test score sent directly from the testing agency to Graduate Admissions before their file will be reviewed. Graduate Admissions reserves the right to request proof of English proficiency from any applicant.

We accept the following exams with these minimum scores:

TOEFL iBT minimum 79 (exams taken before January 21, 2026) or 4.5 (exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)
IELTS Academic minimum 6.5 overall band
PTE Academic minimum 56
Gateway English minimum 475 overall with all sections 405 or above

We do not accept IELTS Indicator, TOEFL Basics, or other exams not listed above.

Bradley’s institutional ETS code for score reporting is 1070. Other exams use different reporting codes; please ensure your score is sent directly to Bradley University. Graduate Admissions does not accept language certificates; letters from counselors, advisors, or professors; or other assessments not listed above as proof of English language proficiency.

Applicants eligible for a waiver of English language proficiency must meet one of the following requirements:

Applicants who graduated from a college or university where the primary mode of instruction was English in an eligible country. Transcripts from the postsecondary institution must be provided for verification. If mode of instruction is not listed on the transcript, a letter from the institution may be accepted. If you have questions about whether the country in which you studied qualifies, contact gradadmission@bradley.edu.
At least one year of full-time study in a degree level coursework (not English language courses, non-degree work, research, etc.) at a post-secondary institution located in the U.S. within the last 4 years. Transcript and proof that academic courses were taught in English must be provided for verification.
Two years or more of continuous full-time work experience in the U.S. or another English-speaking country in a position requiring fluency in English. A current resume and a letter from an appropriate company official verifying the position, dates of employment, and that the position required fluency in English are required to request consideration for this waiver.

Program Specific Application Requirements

The following programs require additional information or requirements for applications to be complete:

Three professional and/or academic letters of references. At least one professional reference must be from a current supervisor.
Valid GRE or MAT test score if Graduate Admission GPA evaluation is less than 3.0
Online Group Interview

Three professional and/or academic letters of references. At least one professional reference must be from a current supervisor.
Valid GRE or MAT test score if Graduate Admission GPA evaluation is less than 3.0
Online Group Interview

Prerequisites:
If you completed your undergraduate degree at a non-U.S. institution, you must also submit a credential evaluation which meets the program accreditor’s requirements.
DPD verification statement OR completion of prerequisites below
Non-DPD prerequisites (must be completed prior to admission OR with the condition to complete coursework prior to starting program/specified course):
Anatomy and Physiology (minimum of 6 hours)
Advanced metabolism (must include both macro and micronutrients)
Servsafe certification (or equivalent)
Medical terminology (or completion of program approved certificate)

admission requirements

Completion of at least one semester of calculus
Official GRE score sent directly to the Office of Admission by the testing agency. Bradley’s institutional code for score reporting is 1070. Applicants may request a GRE waiver under certain circumstances.

Completion of at least one semester of calculus
Official GRE score sent directly to the Office of Admission by the testing agency. Bradley’s institutional code for score reporting is 1070. Applicants may request a GRE waiver under certain circumstances.

Undergraduate degree with a major in electrical or computer engineering

Undergraduate degree with a major in mechanical engineering or related field.

Official GRE score sent directly to the Office of Admission by the testing agency. Bradley’s institutional code for score reporting is 1070.
Completion of the following coursework:
16 semester hours of biology beyond first year biology
One semester of organic chemistry
One semester of physics
One semester of calculus

Undergraduate degree with a major in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field with one year of college-level calculus and physics
A cumulative GPA of 2.75 in undergraduate chemistry courses and a C or better in each of the following courses and their accompanying labs:
General chemistry
Organic chemistry (two semesters)
Analytical chemistry (one semester)
Physical chemistry (one semester), inorganic chemistry, or biochemistry

Undergraduate degree with a major in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field with one year of college-level calculus and physics
A cumulative GPA of 2.75 in undergraduate chemistry courses and a C or better in each of the following courses and their accompanying labs:
General chemistry
Organic chemistry (two semesters)
Analytical chemistry (one semester)

Résumé or CV
Completion of the following coursework:
One semester of calculus
One semester of statistics
Two semesters of computer programming
For admission in Fall 2025 or later, GRE scores are optional. If you choose to submit GRE scores, they must be sent directly to the Office of Admission by the testing agency. Bradley’s institutional code for score reporting is 1070.

Résumé or CV
Completion of the following coursework:
Discrete mathematics
At least two semesters of calculus, matrix, or linear algebra
At least one semester of calculus-based statistic
At least 15 hours of computer science coursework including knowledge of one structured or object-oriented programming language, elementary data structures, assembly language, advanced data structures, and introductory computer architecture
For admission in Fall 2025 or later, GRE scores are optional. If you choose to submit GRE scores, they must be sent directly to the Office of Admission by the testing agency. Bradley’s institutional code for score reporting is 1070.

Application Deadlines

On Campus Graduate Programs

Not all programs accept applications to every term, and certain programs may have earlier deadlines. Contact gradadmission@bradley.edu if you have questions about your program’s deadlines or available start terms. Most on-campus programs offer only Fall and Spring start terms.

Entry Term	Deadline	Classes Begin
Fall (International students without a SEVIS record)	April 15	August
Fall (Domestic students, SEVIS transfer)	June 15	August
Spring (International students without a SEVIS record)	August 15	January
Spring (Domestic students, SEVIS transfer)	November 1	January
Summer *	April 15	May

*International Students may only apply for Fall or Spring Admission

Online Graduate Programs

Most online programs accept applicants to Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Applicants to Counseling should apply early to allow time to complete the interview before the listed deadline. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to study at Bradley may not apply to online programs.

Entry Term	Deadline	Classes Begin
Fall	July 15	August
Spring	November 15	January
Summer	April 15	May

Graduate Non-degree Student and Readmission Applications

Entry Term	Deadline	Classes Begin
Fall	July 15	August
Spring	November 15	January
Summer	April 15	May