Bryant University | An Overview

At Bryant University, students reach higher and achieve more. Bryant’s uniquely-integrated curriculum at the intersection of business, STEM fields, and the liberal arts allows them to choose their own path and prepares them for professional success and personal fulfillment. A student-centered campus community combines nationally ranked academic programs integrated with a vibrant student life experience and competitive NCAA DI athletics in an energizing atmosphere of purpose.

As a Bryant University student, you’ll be empowered with real-world ready skills in high demand and  prepared to make a difference around the world. Bryant’s return on educational investment is among the top 1% in the nation. Ninety-nine percent of Bryant’s Class of 2021 was employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation and their median starting salary was $64,000.

A forward-thinking curriculum and global mindset ensure that the University’s students will achieve success both now and in the future by anticipating the needs of industry and society. Bryant’s Vision 2030 strategic plan sets a trajectory for the next decade through a focus on delivering a superior educational and campus life experience and unbeatable student outcomes. New academic opportunities, student programs, and major residence life and campus enhancements will help prepare the next generation of global leaders to excel.

Complementing the College of Business and College of Arts and Sciences, the University’s new School of Health and Behavioral Sciences offers a unique interdisciplinary education—integrating studies in health sciences, cognitive and behavioral sciences, data analytics, and business—and will prepare students for exceptional careers in fields including healthcare analytics, healthcare management and finance, and public and community health.

At Bryant, an extraordinarily supportive culture challenges you to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. Our faculty, whose expertise is sought after around the globe, will engage you in ways that educate the whole person and inspire you to do your best work. You’ll develop the ability to lead and a set of values you can draw upon to make important and complicated decisions.

Inspired to Excel

At Bryant, the possibilities, and roads to success, are endless. You’ll complete courses of study in business, STEM fields, and the liberal arts—giving you an unbeatable competitive advantage. With nearly 200 major/minor combinations, you’ll be able to create the path that’s right for you and prepare for a career you’ll thrive in.

Our student-centered approach is at the heart of everything we do. We keep classes small; there are no large lecture halls and 100 percent of your classes will be taught by professors—not teaching assistants or graduate students. Our faculty, who are world-class experts and scholars, will be your mentors and coaches, both in class and beyond, and help you reach your fullest potential. 

Collaborative and experiential learning are hallmarks of a Bryant education. Group projects, practicum experiences, social entrepreneurship, academic competitions, and business simulations are just a few of the ways you’ll develop highly marketable skills that will set you apart. You’ll work with real companies on real projects that generate real results and you’ll learn how to innovate—and collaborate—to understand and solve complex problems. 

Outside of the classroom, co-curricular opportunities will sharpen your learning. As an intern or research assistant, you’ll connect theory with practice. Student organizations like the Finance Association will help you gain key insights into your profession and make invaluable connections. Visiting thinkers, innovators, scientists, journalists, and performers will expand your horizons.

Your Bryant experience will prepare you for your career as well. The nationally recognized programs of Bryant’s Amica Center for Career Education will help you develop lifelong career skills and secure the position you want after college. More than 300 businesses and organizations participate in our extensive job recruiting program. Our 50,000 accomplished alumni network that opens doors around the world and will help you to find a mentor on your path to success.

A great place to live and learn

Bryant’s beautiful, secure 435-acre campus offers offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit, friendly community with the resources of a large university and proximity to Providence, Boston, and New York. More than 80 percent of Bryant’s 3,063 undergraduate students live on campus, enjoying the energetic and diverse student life.

Our strategic location, just 15 minutes from downtown Providence, Rhode Island, an hour from Boston, and three hours from New York City, provides exciting internship, entertainment, and employment opportunities within driving distance and readily accessible through mass transit.

Bryant is a leader among academic institutions in its use of technology and innovation in support of learning. From early access to high-level lab equipment to our groundbreaking Quinlan/Brown Academic Innovation Center to The C.V. Starr Financial Markets Center, which immerses students in a state-of-the-art financial markets environment, to our new Data Visualization Lab, we ensure that you’ll have the tools to stay ahead of the field.

Purposeful student life

Bryant is more than an institution, it’s a community. Student life at Bryant is purposeful, engaging, and inspiring. Our 24/7 learning environment, culture of mentorship, and wide variety of co-curricular experiences will aid you in discovering your true passion and accelerate your personal and professional growth.

More than 100 student organizations, including academic clubs, community service groups, club sports teams, performance groups, and cultural organizations, will help you form lifelong bonds with your classmates and enhance your ability to lead and collaborate. Our 25 Division I varsity sports teams inspire Bulldog pride, prepare future leaders, and bring the community together throughout the school year.

Global perspective

The Bryant community encourages different perspectives and celebrates racial, cultural, gender-based, and religious diversity.  We put an emphasis on global immersion, both on-campus and abroad, so that when you graduate, you will truly be a global citizen—ready to work effectively anywhere in the world.

Study abroad opportunities range from the traditional semester abroad to our distinctive Sophomore International Experience. Costa Rica, England, Malaysia, Japan, and Singapore are among the hundreds of destinations worldwide where you can study.