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.

• Area and ethnic studies
• American Studies
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• Gay/Lesbian Studies
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• Women's Studies
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• Biological/life sciences
• Anatomy
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• Biochemistry
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• Biology/Biological Sciences
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• Cell and Molecular Biology
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• Conservation Biology
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• Ecology
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• Environmental Toxicology
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• Molecular Biochemistry
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• Business/marketing
• Accounting
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• Accounting and Business/Management
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• Actuarial Science
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• Business Administration and Management
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• Business/Corporate Communications
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• Business/Managerial Economics
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• Entrepreneurship
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• Finance
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• Financial Planning and Services
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• Human Resources Development
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• Human Resources Management
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• International Business/Trade/Commerce
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• International Finance
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• International Marketing
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• Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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• Management Information Systems
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• Management Science
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• Marketing Research
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• Marketing/Marketing Management
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• Nonprofit Management
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• Organizational Leadership
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• Project Management
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• Transportation/Mobility Management
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• Communication/Journalism
• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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• Mass Communication/Media
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• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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• Sports Communication
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• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
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• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
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• Information Technology
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• Engineering
• Operations Research
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• English
• American Literature
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• English
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• Literature
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• Foreign languages and literature
• Chinese
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• French
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• Spanish
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• Health professions and related sciences
• Pre-Medical Studies
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• History
• American History
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• History
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• Public/Applied History
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• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Forensic Science and Technology
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• Interdisciplinary studies
• Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
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• Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
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• International/Global Studies
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• Law/legal studies
• Pre-Law Studies
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Applied Mathematics
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• Computational and Applied Mathematics
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• Mathematical Statistics and Probability
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• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Science
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• Environmental Studies
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• Natural Resources Management and Policy
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• Parks and recreation
• Sports Studies
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• Psychology
• Applied Psychology
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• Psychology
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• Public administration and social services
• Community Organization and Advocacy
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• Public Policy Analysis
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• Social sciences
• Applied Economics
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• Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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• Economics
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• International Economics
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• International Relations and Affairs
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• Political Economy
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• Political Science and Government
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• Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
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• Sociology
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• Visual and performing arts
• Design and Visual Communications
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied7,242
• Accepted5,285
• Acceptance Rate72%
• Enrolled3,477
• Female Applicants2,895
• Females Accepted2,151
• Female Acceptance Rate74%
• Male Applicants4,347
• Males Accepted3,134
• Male Acceptance Rate72%
• Applying
• Application Fee $50
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  senior year first-quarter grades, three short essay questions in place of test scores
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.40
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen February 1st March 15th --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen March 15th --
• Early decision plan November 15th December 15th --
• Other early decision plan January 15th February 15th --
• Transfer May 1st Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 595
• SAT Math 607
• SAT Writing
• ACT Composite 26 24 28
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$43,076
• Out-of-state tuition *$43,076
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$897
• Room and board *$15,702
• Room only *$9,217
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Average Financial Aid Package:$24,591
• Average Freshman Financial Aid Package:$24,524
• Average International Student Financial Aid Package:$19,167
• Average Loan Aid:$4,998
• Average Grant Aid:$14,240
• Average Scholarship and/or Grant Aid Awarded:$9,864
• Percentage of Students with Need who Receive Financial Aid:99%
• Average Percentage of Financial Need Met: 51%
• Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met: 23%

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students3,477
• Male Student Percentage61%
• Female Student Percentage39%
• Race/Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino6.9%
• Black or African American3.83%
• White or Caucasian74.78%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.32%
• Asian3.54%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.14%
• Two or more races1.3%
• Unknown or International Student1.68%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout7.51% representing 53 other countries
• Out-of-state Students86% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing , Special housing for disabled
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 80%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center Yes
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities Yes
• Local sororities Yes
• Other organizations No
• Most popular organizations CALO Community Activism & Leadership Organization, Linked Through Leadership, Technology & Applied Analytics Club, Dawg Pound, Enactus
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other 25 staff who patrol on foot, bike, golf cart, and car; Entry Control Station staffed 24/7 at only campus entry point

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badminton Yes No No
• Baseball No Division 1 Yes
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Bowling No Division C No
• Cheerleading No No No
• Crew No No No
• Cross-country running No Division 1 Yes
• Field hockey No No No
• Football No Division B Yes
• Golf No Division 1 Yes
• Ice hockey No Division C No
• Lacrosse No Division 1 Yes
• Racquetball No Division C No
• Rugby No Division C No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Squash No Division C No
• Swimming No Division 1 Yes
• Table Tennis Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Track No Division 1 Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee No Division C No
• Volleyball No Division C No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badminton Yes No No
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Bowling No Division C No
• Cheerleading No Division C No
• Crew No Division C No
• Cross-country running No Division 1 Yes
• Field hockey Yes Division 1 Yes
• Football No No No
• Golf No No No
• Ice hockey No No No
• Lacrosse No Division 1 Yes
• Racquetball No Division C No
• Rugby No Division C No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Squash No Division C No
• Swimming No Division 1 Yes
• Table Tennis Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Track No Division 1 Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee No Division C No
• Volleyball No Division 1 Yes

• Faculty Breakdown
• Total Faculty300
• Full-time Percentage56%
• Part-time Percentage44%
• Female Percentage44%
• Male Percentage56%
• Student:Faculty Ratio13:1 or 3,327 students to 247 faculty