Colleges · Peoria
Colleges in Peoria, IL
Peoria is home to 3 colleges with about 4,967 students on campus. The largest is Bradley University, the most selective Methodist College (admits 39%). 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
3degree-granting, in Peoria
Students on campus
4,967fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Bradley University4,415 on campus
Most selective
Methodist Collegeadmits 39% of applicants
Lowest net price
Bradley University$22,719 a year after aid
Every college
All 3 colleges in Peoria
Bradley UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 4,415 on campus
77%admitted$23knet price76%graduate$67kearnings
Methodist CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 351 on campus
39%admitted$42knet price20%graduate$70kearnings
Saint Francis Medical Center College of NursingUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 201 on campus
Openadmitted—net price—graduate$73kearnings
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Peoria: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Peoria
3 more colleges are within 30 miles of Peoria.
Illinois Central CollegeCommunity college · Public · East Peoria5.7 mi6,125 studentsEureka CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Eureka18.4 mi521 studentsSpoon River CollegeCommunity college · Public · Buckheart28.4 mi815 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Peoria. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.