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Bryant University

Smithfield, Rhode Island

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Bryant University was last recognized as a College of Distinction in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Founded in 1863, Bryant is a career-building New England university that inspires students to achieve their dreams. Integrating global perspectives and professional education, Bryant’s curriculum makes success possible in business, the arts, and the sciences.

Get to know Bryant University

Enrolled female students
34%
 
Enrolled male students
66%
 
Gender Ratio
51,780
Full-time tuition cost
Feb. 1
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
Engaged Students

CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 40 | 10-19: 146 | 20-29: 204
30-39: 278 | 40-49: 1 | 50-99: 0 | 100+: 0

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 5%
Hispanic/Latine: 8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 4%
White, non-Hispanic: 74%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTION
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Cross-registration
Double major
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Study abroad

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 93%
Undergraduates: 87%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for single students
Special housing for students with disabilities
Theme housing

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Academic GPA 

Important
Class rank | Standardized test scores | Application Essay | Recommendation(s) 

Considered
Interview | Extracurricular activities | Talent/ability | Character/personal qualities
First generation | Alumni/ae relation | Geographical residence | State residency
Racial/ethnic status | Volunteer work | Work experience | Level of applicant’s interest

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 1180 | 75th Percentile: 1320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 580 | 75th Percentile: 670
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 580 | 75th Percentile: 670
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 28 | 75th Percentile: 32

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $51,780
Fees: $897
Room: $10,750
Board: $7,110

Contact Bryant University

Contact Admissions

bryant.edu/admission-bryant
(800) 622-7001
admission@bryant.edu

Campus Location

1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 2917

(401) 232-6000

Visit Bryant Online

www.bryant.edu

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