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Bryant University
  • 4 Year
  • SMITHFIELD, RI
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Bryant University
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • SMITHFIELD, RI
  • 1,072 reviews
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    Bryant University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    87%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    83%
    Average Housing Cost
    $9,781 / year
    Poll
    52%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 178 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 91 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,747 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 88 responses
    • Nicks place
      27%
    • Subway
      18%
    • Dunkin
      15%
    • International in Salmo
      13%
    • Cook your own when your an upperclassman.
      9%
    • Salmo
      8%
    • The food here is terrible. Unacceptable.
      7%
    38%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 91 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 70 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      31%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      53%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      11%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      4%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    92%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 62 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 49 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      14%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      65%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      18%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 54 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      28%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      57%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      11%
    • We have campus police?
      4%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 97 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      6%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      36%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      52%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      6%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Bowling, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Pep Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 46 responses
    • Spring Weekend
      28%
    • Festival of Lights
      26%
    • Around the World
      24%
    • Late Night Breakfast
      13%
    • Bryant @ Night Give Aways
      7%
    • Alumni Weekend
      2%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 80 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      4%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      35%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      44%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      14%
    • Parties? What parties?
      4%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 31 responses
    • Around The World
      68%
    • Catalina Wine Mixer
      16%
    • Halloween
      6%
    • Spring Weekend
      6%
    • Homecoming
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    5%
    Women in Sororities
    6%
    52%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 86 responses
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