Bryant University

A Culture of Innovation

Inspiring a new generation of innovative leaders, Bryant today is the culmination of more than 150 years of continuous growth and evolution. Throughout its history, Bryant has embraced new ways of thinking to deliver academic programs that anticipate the future in a changing world.

Bryant’s path-breaking integration of business and the liberal arts is energized by a culture of innovation in what is taught and how it is taught. World-class faculty inspire students to excel at their full potential through personal attention, small classes, and rich research opportunities.

The Bryant experience of experiential learning and real-world challenges is preparing a new generation of innovative leaders with character who will make a difference around the world.

An innovative curriculum

A Bryant, education develops highly marketable real-world skills through group projects, practicum experiences, social entrepreneurship, academic competitions, business simulations and more.

Students' learning experience go far beyond the textbook and the status quo.

Here students study both business and the arts and sciences -- meaning they'll major in one and minor in the other. Students learn how to innovate -- and collaborate -- to solve problems, and gain real experience from the very first semester. They'll also do it in ways that span industries and cultures, and that advance positive societal change.

Most of all, students will be inspired to excel – by their faculty who teach in new and engaging ways, and whose expertise is sought after around the globe.

Competitive in the global market

At a time when the world is more interconnected than ever, information travels faster -- and from every corner of the globe. That's why Bryant is committed to helping its students to become global citizens and adaptable thinkers -- so they're ready to thrive in a world of diverse perspectives.

An international emphasis is woven into the entire Bryant curriculum. The global message includes a wealth of study-abroad opportunities. Students can choose to study in more than 50 countries for a semester overseas. The school also offers an innovative semester-long Sophomore International Experience course that culminates in a 10-day trip abroad.

Proven success

The Bryant experience prepares world-ready graduates. The impressive outcomes and return on investment its students receive highlight the success that's possible with a Bryant degree: 99 percent of the Class of 2017 graduates were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation. The median starting salary for Bryant's Class of 2017 was $59,000.

With its academic programs distinguished by the integration of business and the arts and sciences, Bryant students gain the critical thinking skills, writing skills, and working knowledge of business they'll need to get to the front of the pack in any field.

Outstanding faculty, with many options for study

Learn from world-class experts, researchers and scholars. Bryant's faculty meets the highest of standards – 84% hold Ph.D.s or have a terminal degree in their field. They're committed to teaching in the school's student-centered environment. Even outside of class, they serve as mentors and coaches.

The classes are small; there are no large lecture halls, and professors – not teaching assistants or graduate students – teach 100% of classes. Students have more than 300 major/minor combinations to choose from, including basics like accounting, biology, and psychology to contemporary programs like data science, social entrepreneurship, and international business.

Purposeful campus life

Bryant, located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, has a beautiful 435-acre, secure campus just 15 minutes from downtown Providence, one hour from Boston, and three hours from New York City.

The Bryant community is close-knit and friendly: 76% of Bryant's students live on campus. With 22 varsity sports teams, Division I spirit inspires the community to come together throughout the school year.

The campus life is as energetic and diverse as its student body. Students build meaningful connections, confidence, and leadership skills through more than 100 clubs and student groups, including fraternities and sororities, academic organizations, and intellectual, recreational teams, and programming that supports diversity and inclusion.