Admission Requirements
NURSING
Online Master of Science in Nursing
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- ADN, diploma, or BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program. If you have an ADN, diploma, or non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404, and 407.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- Students may be admitted unconditionally if you’ve achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. You must have a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- One admission essay
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
- Two letters of recommendation
- CV/Résumé
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
To be eligible for Bradley’s online RN or BSN to MSN-AGPCNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- ADN, diploma or BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program. Nurses with a ADN, diploma, or non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404, and 407.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- Students may be admitted unconditionally if you’ve achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. You must have a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- One admission essay
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
- Two letters of recommendation
- CV/Résumé
Family Nurse Practitioner
To be eligible for Bradley’s online RN or BSN to MSN-FNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- ADN, diploma, or BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program. If you have an ADN, diploma, or non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404, and 407.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- Students may be admitted unconditionally if you’ve achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- One admission essay
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences to deliver care across the lifespan.
- Two letters of recommendation
- CV/Résumé
Nursing Administration
To be eligible for Bradley’s online RN or BSN to MSN-Nursing Administration program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- ADN, diploma, or BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program. If you have an ADN, diploma, or non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404, and 407.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license.
- Nursing GPA average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Résumé
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
To be eligible for Bradley’s online RN or BSN to MSN-PMHNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- ADN, diploma, or BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program. If you have an ADN, diploma, or non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404, and 407.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- Students may be admitted unconditionally if they have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate grade point average to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Non-refundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- One admission essay
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences to deliver care across the lifespan.
- Two letters of recommendation
- CV/Résumé
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
To be eligible for Bradley’s online BSN to DNP-AGACNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- You may be admitted unconditionally if you have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. If you have previous graduate coursework, you must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- Admission essay and portfolio
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
- Two letters of recommendation
- CV/résumé
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
To be eligible for Bradley’s online BSN to DNP-AGPCNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- You may be admitted unconditionally if you have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. If you have previous graduate coursework, you must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- Admission essay and portfolio
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
- Two letters of recommendation
- CV/résumé
Family Nurse Practitioner
To be eligible for Bradley’s online BSN to DNP-FNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- You may be admitted unconditionally if you have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. If you have previous graduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- Two letters of recommendation
- Admission essay and portfolio
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences across the lifespan.
- CV/résumé
Leadership
To be eligible for Bradley’s online MSN to DNP – Leadership program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- MSN from an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- Students may be admitted unconditionally if they have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate grade point average to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- Admission essay and portfolio
- DNP Leadership applicants must also discuss potential practice mentors to facilitate the implementation of the systematic or practice change identified.
- Two letters of recommendation
- CV/Résumé
- Documentation and description of supervised clinical hours completed during your master’s program
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
To be eligible for Bradley’s online BSN to DNP-PMHNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- Students may be admitted unconditionally if they have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate grade point average to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- Admission essay and portfolio
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
- CV/Résumé
- Two letters of recommendation
Online Post-Master’s Certificate
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Family Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
To be eligible for Bradley’s online post-master’s certificate program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- MSN from an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- Students may be admitted unconditionally if they have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Non-refundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- One admission essay
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
- CV/Résumé
- Two letters of recommendation
COUNSELING
Online Master of Arts in Counseling Program
To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Students may be admitted unconditionally if they have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate grade point average to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application, which includes providing the following information:
- Non-refundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- Statement of Interest:
- Achievements and work experience that you consider relevant to your interest in and capacity for graduate study
- Career objectives and how the graduate program you have selected will assist you in attaining these goals
- Three letters of recommendation
- Virtual interview (The virtual interview can be scheduled after applicant has submitted the application and met all other requirements.)
SPEECH LANGUAGE AND HEARING SCIENCES
Online Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences Program
To be considered for admission to the online Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences program, you must submit the following:
- Completed application form.
- Official copy of a high school transcript sent directly from your high school.
- Official transcripts from any colleges/universities attended (if applicable).
- One or two-page personal statement or essay. Be sure to include your full name on each page.
- For non-U.S. citizens who will not earn a U.S. high school diploma, scores from one of these standardized tests are required: TOEFL, IELTS, E3PT, PTE Academic, ACT or SAT.
In addition, submission of the following items is optional:
- Standardized test scores, including the SAT or ACT, are considered by the admission committee if they are provided. Students who elect to send official scores should request they be sent directly from the testing service or confirm with their high school that they are included on an official high school transcript.
- One letter of recommendation. You may elect to include a letter from a teacher, school counselor, coach, or school activity advisor. No specific form is required.
To be considered for admission to the online post-baccalaureate leveling program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and submit the following:
- A completed application form for graduate admission.
- A non-refundable $40 application fee.
- Official transcripts of academic credentials.
Curriculum
Online Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Online Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Online Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration
Online Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Leadership
Online Post-Master’s Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Online Post-Master’s Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Online Post-Master’s Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner
Online Post-Master’s Certificate – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Online Master of Arts in Counseling Program – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Online Master of Arts in Counseling Program – Professional School Counseling
Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences
Tuition and Fees*
Tuition rate for graduate programs: $1,039 per credit hour
Tuition rate for Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences: $1,039 per credit hour*
*This program is eligible for a tuition discount, which could reduce the total tuition by approximately 39%; please speak with your enrollment advisor for details.
Graduate program application fee: $40 (non-refundable); $50 (non-refundable) for international applicants
Additional Nursing Fees:
- Typhon Fee (software used to monitor clinical hours): $100
- Malpractice Insurance: $66 each year
- Background Check: Up to $118
- Nursing Badge Fee: $5 fee for the card and $10 fee for shipping
- Books/Supplies: Other additional fees include books, supplies, and proctoring services for select courses.
Additional Counseling Fees:
- ENC 625 course lab fee: $100
- Comprehensive Exam Fee: $50
- EMS Fee: $50-$150 per year
- Malpractice Insurance: Free if you join the ACA at the student rate of $96
- Residency Costs: Lodging, meals, and transportation
- Books/Supplies: Other additional fees include books
*Subject to change each academic year.
Payment Information:
Bradley University expects payment arrangements to be completed prior to the start of each academic term. Payments for the full term are due no later than the day before classes start.
Pay-in-full is the most economical option. However, for the regular semesters the University also offers longer-term payment options through the Deferred Payment Plan and Monthly Installment Payment Plan.
Payments can be made online by credit card. A 2% fee is assessed on credit card transactions when using Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express for tuition and fees. The University cannot accept credit card payments over the telephone.
At no additional charge, online payments can be made by ACH debit from checking or savings accounts.
*The master’s degree program in Nursing, Post-Graduate APRN Certificate program, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Bradley University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).