The cumulative cost of attending Bradley University for four undergraduate years requires a substantial financial commitment, with annual sticker prices for private tuition, mandatory student fees, residential housing, and meal plans totaling over $50,000 to $60,000 per year, pushing total estimated baseline expenses past $200,000. However, because the university offers extensive institutional merit scholarships, departmental awards, and need-based financial aid, many families pay significantly less than the published sticker price.