Bryant University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Smithfield, RI that costs an average of $39,186 a year after financial aid, admits 65% of applicants and graduates 81% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$39,186
Acceptance rate
65%
Graduation rate
81%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$104,456

Private nonprofitLarge suburb3,194 undergraduates

Cost of Bryant University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$71,362
Tuition and fees, in-state$54,404
Housing and food (on campus)$18,260
Books and supplies$1,400
Average net price after aid$39,186

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$31,520
$30,001–48,000$29,374
$48,001–75,000$35,124
$75,001–110,000$37,139
$110,001+$42,725

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Bryant University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate65%
Average SAT1,265
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)610–660
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)580–670
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)27–28
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate81%
First-year retention87%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$81,072
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$104,456
Rank in Rhode Island (earnings)1st of 10 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,250
Typical monthly loan payment$264 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants17%
Students with federal loans55%

Majors and programs at Bryant University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (31)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Applied Mathematics79$77,181$24,375
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods44$73,642$27,000
International Business73$70,631$24,500
Accounting and Related Services158$69,801$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations231$67,033$25,706
Finance and Financial Management Services400$66,971$23,250
Marketing320$60,174$24,250
Human Resources Management and Services35$56,971—
Communication and Media Studies56$51,009$23,105
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management———
Biology44—$23,125
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology2——
Computer and Information Sciences26——
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis4——
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Economics33—$27,000
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations39—$27,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences13——
History6——
International/Globalization Studies3——
Management Information Systems and Services———
Medical Illustration and Informatics1——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research6——
Political Science and Government24——
Psychology39—$20,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication———
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication1——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5——
Sociology13——
Sociology and Anthropology———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness———

Master's degree programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions94$122,315$153,126
Business Administration, Management and Operations164$107,321$20,500
International Business22$89,737—
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods105$89,606$20,500
Accounting and Related Services—$83,598—
Communication and Media Studies4——
Data Analytics———
Data Science———
Finance and Financial Management Services24——
Health and Medical Administrative Services14——
Medical Illustration and Informatics———
Taxation1——

Graduate certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Health and Medical Administrative Services6——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods4——
Sustainability Studies———

Similar colleges in Rhode Island

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence$29,95288%$53,928
Roger Williams UniversityBristol$37,64588%$77,127
Providence CollegeProvidence$49,59451%$90,260
Salve Regina UniversityNewport$36,52868%$73,336
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence$50,51319%$69,341
Brown UniversityProvidence$26,9765.4%$99,974
Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence$22,07191%$53,928
College UnboundProvidence$20,804——

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About Bryant University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationSmithfield, RI
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates3,194
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorNew England Commission on Higher Education
Websitebryant.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Bryant University's acceptance rate?

Bryant University admits 65% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,265 on the SAT.

How much does Bryant University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $71,362 a year (tuition and fees: $54,404). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $39,186 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $31,520.

How much do Bryant University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $104,456 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 10 similar colleges in Rhode Island. The best-paid bachelor's program is applied mathematics ($77,181 a year after graduation).

What is Bryant University's graduation rate?

81% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 87% of first-year students return for a second year.