Bradley University, located in Peoria, is an independent, privately endowed, coeducational institution that was founded in 1897. Bradley offers its undergraduate students more than 100 programs among five colleges: Foster College of Business Administration; Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts; Education and Health Sciences; Engineering and technology; and Liberal Arts and Science. It has approximately 800 graduate students and more than 30 graduate programs including an AACSB-accredited MBA program, an Executive MBA, and Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Its highest priority is excellent teaching supported by research, scholarship, and creative activities. Not only provides personalized attention in learning and academic advising, but also serve as mentors and professional guides to their students. At the website you will see a full list with all the university institutes, centers, and special programs; as well as the campus and physical facilities. Bradley University has been ranked 6th among Midwestern universities, and carries other national recognition awards.