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Bryant University
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  • 4 Year
  • SMITHFIELD, RI

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

1150 DOUGLAS PIKE
SMITHFIELD, RI 02917
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
America East
From Bryant University

For 160 years, Bryant University has been at the forefront of delivering an exceptional education that anticipates the future and prepares students to be innovative leaders of character in a changing world. The university delivers a uniquely integrated academic and student life experience with nationally recognized academic programs at the intersection of business, liberal arts, and health and behavioral sciences.

Located on a 428-acre contemporary campus in Smithfield, R.I., Bryant enrolls approximately 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students from 38 states and 49 countries. Bryant is recognized as a top 1% national leader in student education outcomes and ROI and regularly receives high rankings from U.S. News and World Report, Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, College Factual and Barron’s.

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Bryant University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 1
Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Range
1120-1300
ACT Range
26-30
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$40,310 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$24,147 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%

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Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 64 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 80 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 80 responses

Majors

School of Health and Behavioral Sciences

academic spotlight

Your Bryant School of Heath and Behavioral Science education is integrated with research and fellowships, helping you gain hands-on experience in a dynamic field. Work alongside faculty who are passionate about promoting health and wellbeing. Bryant layers traditional education with business and leadership skills so you can contribute to emerging care and scientific discoveries.

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,038 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
25
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
10%
Varsity Athletes
21%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 47 responses
  • Dedicated student that likes to party
    36%
  • Do the work and Party Hard
    30%
  • Uncultured
    15%
  • Suburban
    9%
  • Rich kids who have no concern for school work
    4%
  • Stressed
    4%
  • Outgoing
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
87%
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 86 responses
Poll
52%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 97 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 43 responses
  • Business School
    28%
  • Close-knit community
    28%
  • Drinking school with business problem
    19%
  • Alcoholism
    12%
  • Passionate faculty
    7%
  • Fast-paced
    2%
  • Home away from home
    2%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$69,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
84%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
97%
National
83%
92%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 38 responses

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