Bryant University

Smithfield, RI · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate
65.5%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$41,219
Sticker price $69,964
Graduation rate
80%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$90,008
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
65.5%
Applicants (fall 2023)
9,506
Admitted (fall 2023)
6,241
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
948
Yield (admitted who enroll)
15%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
71%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
62%
SAT reading, middle 50%
610–660
SAT math, middle 50%
580–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
27–28
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
15% / 2%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$32,698
Family income $30–48k$34,055
Family income $48–75k$36,130
Family income $75–110k$39,680
Family income $110k+$44,846
Full sticker price (per year)
$69,964
Tuition & fees – in-state
$52,677
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$52,677
Median debt at graduation
$26,849
Students with federal loans
52%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
80%
Freshmen who return for year 2
87%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$62,350
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$90,008

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
3,194
Graduate students
436
Student-to-faculty ratio
13 : 1
Women
35%
Students receiving Pell grants
13%
Full-time faculty
56%

Undergraduate diversity

White73%
Hispanic9.4%
International5.5%
Black4.2%
Asian3.9%
Two or more3.1%
Unknown0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing82%
Social Sciences3.5%
Psychology2.7%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences2.5%
Mathematics & Statistics2.4%
Health Professions2.4%
Communication & Journalism2.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Ross Gittell
Main phone
(401) 232-6000
Address
1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917-1291

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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