Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Smithfield, Rhode Island |
| Online | bryant.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Bryant University is situated on a 428-acre campus in Smithfield, Rhode Island, located 15 minutes from Providence and one hour from Boston. The institution, which relocated from Providence to Smithfield in 1971, features a modern campus design centered around its signature rotunda and unistructure building complex. Originally founded as a business college in 1863, Bryant maintains its strong focus on business education while also offering programs in liberal arts and sciences through its College of Arts and Sciences. The university operates on a residential campus model, with most students living in campus housing across 17 residence halls. Bryant competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Bulldogs, participating in the America East Conference for most sports.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
Bryant University is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Bryant University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#183 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#141 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Rhode Island
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island
#522 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1163/1320 |
| ACT | 27/32 |
| GPA | 3.43 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $897 |
| Room and Board | $16,534 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,550 |
| Total One Year Cost | $68,813 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 77% |
| Mathematics | 6% |
| Communication | 6% |
| Social Sciences | 4% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217165 IPEDS survey data for Bryant University.
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Last updated February 24, 2024