Bryant Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 65.46%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1260. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $52,677
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Bryant:
- Total Enrollment: 3,636, including 144 online students
- 3,200 Undergraduate, 436 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 63% men, 37% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 80%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 15%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 87%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 52 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 8 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 16 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Bryant Overview
Bryant University (Bryant) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Smithfield, RI. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Bryant's tuition & fees is $52,677 for the academic year 2024-2025. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $27,257.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,636 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Bryant's acceptance rate is 65.46% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.73%. The median SAT score is 1260 and the ACT score is 28.
Bryant ranked 5th in Rhode Island Colleges rankings. Bryant University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Bryant University is $52,677. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $49,860.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $54,229 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $49,760.
| Undergraduate | $52,677 |
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| Graduate | $49,860 |
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| Undergraduate | $54,229 |
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| Graduate | $49,760 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Bryant University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at Bryant
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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