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As of the 2015-2016 school year, students who are enrolled full time at Bradley University pay $31,110 for tuition. Students living in the residence halls on campus pay an additional $9,700 for room and board, along with a $370 activity and health fee.[1] The total cost for full time students living on campus is $41,180.[1] The University offers hundreds of different scholarships and grants from numerous sources such as federal, state and private entities. They provide financial aids in the form loans, work study, scholarship, and grants.[2] Financial assistance awards are typically received by more than 85% of the Universities students.[3]

Westlake Hall Renovation

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Built in 1897, Westlake Hall is the second oldest building on campus, that has been utilized as a learning facility for over one hundred years. This building is home to Bradley's College of Education and Health Sciences. In March 2010, this building underwent a $24 million dollar renovation that was officially completed by in June 2012. This renovation increased the building to four stories tall consisting of academic classrooms and offices. The building went from 13,500 square ft to 84,500 square ft, six times its original size. [4] The buildings signature clock tower and limestone was incorporated into the renovation to see some of the buildings originality. The building was also designed to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold certification standards, which includes qualities such as energy saving, water efficiencies, and CO2 emission reductions. [5] The remodel was recognized by American School and University for its remarkable design in adaptive reuse. [6]

Recognitions

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Awards

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  • "E" Award — In 2009, Bradley's International Trade Center was awarded the Presidential "E" Award for U.S. Exporters. Only 21 awards were given nationally and Bradley's ITC was the only trace center in the country to be recognized.[7]
  • Fulbright Program — Bradley was ranked sixth nationally among universities of its kind for producing Fulbright students in 2013-2014.[8]
  • Innovation in Leadership of Business Education Award —Bradley's Foster College of Business was one of three schools to receive this award given by the Mid-Continent East Division of AACSB.[9]

Rankings

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  • U.S. News and World Report ranked Bradley University #4 Best Colleges overall among Midwest Regional Universities providing a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. They were ranked #1 School of it's kind in Illinois.[10]
  • Money Magazine ranked Bradley 88 out of 736 colleges and universities that delivers the most value.[11] Schools are considered based on their value of education and their affordable price, that helps students create strong careers.[7]
  • On Princeton Review's 2015 "The Best 380 Colleges", Bradley was ranked once again. Bradley is part of the 15% that is consistently ranked on this list. In the review, Bradley was admired for their wide-ranging academic resources, personal attention to students and class size.[7]
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  2. ^ "Bradley University: Sources of Assistance". www.bradley.edu. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  3. ^ "Bradley University: Quickfacts". www.bradley.edu. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  4. ^ "Bradley University: Westlake Hall dedicated". Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  5. ^ "Bradley University: Time for a new Westlake Hall". Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  6. ^ "Bradley University - Westlake Hall Remodel and Addition - River City Construction". River City Construction. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  7. ^ a b c "Bradley University: Rankings/Guidebooks". www.bradley.edu. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  8. ^ "Bradley University: Rankings/Guidebooks". www.bradley.edu. Retrieved 2015-10-08.
  9. ^ "Bradley University: Rankings/Guidebooks". www.bradley.edu. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  10. ^ "Regional University Midwest Rankings | Top Regional Universities Midwest | US News Best Colleges". colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  11. ^ "Bradley University". Retrieved 2015-11-02.