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Bryant University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,974
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 74%
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, Bryant University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Bryant University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Bryant University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Bryant University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$47,782

Cost of attendance at Bryant University in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average $13,017
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,782

Cost of attendance at Bryant University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average $29,627
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Bryant University received on average $24,147 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,147
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 77 10% $4,707 $362,427
Other Federal Grant 77 10% $5,337 $410,927
State Grant/Scholarships 15 2% $3,800 $57,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 783 97% $23,549 $18,438,866
Total Grant & Scholarships 783 97% $24,147 $18,906,793

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bryant University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bryant University students is 83.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 87.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 81.2%.

83.6%

  • asian 80.0% 36 students
  • African American 77.4% 24 students
  • white 84.9% 561 students
  • unknown 84.2% 16 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 81.4% 48 students
  • International Students 77.3% 58 students
  • Mixed Race 91.7% 11 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Northeast Conference
  • Baseball Northeast Conference
  • Basketball Northeast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northeast Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Bryant University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bryant University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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