Bryan College-Dayton Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Bryan College-Dayton is a private research university in Dayton, Tennessee, enrolling about 814 students. Bryan College-Dayton awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $19,800 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,434 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $19,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,614 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 814 88.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.74%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 35.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,458
- Room & Board: $9,000 annual estimate
Bryan College-Dayton: what the data shows
Common questions about Bryan College-Dayton, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bryan College-Dayton?
Bryan College-Dayton is located in Dayton, TN (ZIP 37321).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Bryan College-Dayton public or private?
Bryan College-Dayton is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Bryan College-Dayton cost?
Published tuition: $19,800.
Average net price after aid: $20,614.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,500 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,904 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,807 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,655 |
| $110,001+ | $21,035 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $79,200.
How big is Bryan College-Dayton?
Total enrollment: 814 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,458 students.
Graduate enrollment: 136 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bryan College-Dayton?
150%-time completion rate: 49.74%.
First-year retention: 71.0%.
What do graduates of Bryan College-Dayton earn?
Median earnings: $45,559 six years after entry; $54,434 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,000.
26.62% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bryan College-Dayton known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (90 completions)
- Psychology, General (22 completions)
- Education, General (21 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (16 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (13 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (10 completions)
- Engineering, General (9 completions)
- General Studies (9 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (8 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bryan College-Dayton a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 49.74%; median earnings $54,434 at 10 years; net price $20,614. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$19,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bryan College-Dayton was $19,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,614
2024 Value
In 2024 Bryan College-Dayton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,614.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,456 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,614 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$79,200 4-Year Tuition
$9,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,050 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$120,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bryan College-Dayton.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
34.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bryan College-Dayton was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bryan College-Dayton in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $21,150 | $21,150 | $14,928 |
| 2014 | $22,200 | $22,200 | $15,239 |
| 2015 | $23,300 | $23,300 | $15,339 |
| 2016 | $24,450 | $24,450 | $15,858 |
| 2017 | $25,600 | $25,600 | $15,532 |
| 2018 | $26,800 | $26,800 | $15,741 |
| 2019 | $27,900 | $27,900 | $16,409 |
| 2020 | $17,050 | $17,050 | $15,662 |
| 2021 | $17,360 | $17,360 | $15,470 |
| 2022 | $17,900 | $17,900 | $16,085 |
| 2023 | $18,900 | $18,900 | $16,494 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Bryan College-Dayton reported total enrollment of about 814 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (19.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). About 26.62% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bryan College-Dayton in 2024 is 814 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,458 students. Graduate enrollment is about 136 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 67.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
45.41% 100% Completion Time
49.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 45.41% of students graduating from Bryan College-Dayton completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 49% male / 51% female
- Psychology, General: 36% male / 64% female
- Education, General: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bryan College-Dayton.
Return on Investment
$23,000 Median Student Debt
$54,434 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.25% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
560.16% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Bryan College-Dayton.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 31 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 90 completions
2. Psychology, General: 22 completions
3. Education, General: 21 completions
4. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 16 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 13 completions
6. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 10 completions
7. Engineering, General: 9 completions
8. General Studies: 9 completions
9. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Bryan College-Dayton.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bryan College-Dayton graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bryan College-Dayton from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,751
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,156
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bryan College-Dayton is a private non-profit institution located in Dayton, TN, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Education, General. Enrollment is approximately 814 students. Student body composition includes White (67.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (19.7%), Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 49.74%. Approximately 26.62% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Dayton, TN 37321
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Bryan College-Dayton provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bryan College-Dayton located?
Bryan College-Dayton is located in Dayton, TN.
How much does Bryan College-Dayton cost?
Reported tuition is $19,800 and average net price is $20,614 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bryan College-Dayton?
Bryan College-Dayton reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,458 students, White (67.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (19.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bryan College-Dayton?
About 35.7% of students at Bryan College-Dayton are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Bryan College-Dayton earn?
Median earnings are $45,559 six years after entry and $54,434 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bryan College-Dayton?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bryan College-Dayton students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,000.
Is Bryan College-Dayton public or private?
Bryan College-Dayton is a private nonprofit institution located in Dayton, TN.
Is Bryan College-Dayton an HBCU?
No. Bryan College-Dayton is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bryan College-Dayton a tribal college?
No. Bryan College-Dayton is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Bryan College-Dayton a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Bryan College-Dayton does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.5%).
Is Bryan College-Dayton religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Bryan College-Dayton: Interdenominational.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Tennessee college costs
- Tennessee colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Tennessee
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.