Bryant University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Bryant University is a private research university in Smithfield, Rhode Island, serving roughly 3,194 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 65.46% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $90,008 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $52,677
- 2024 Average Net Price: $41,219 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 65.46% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,194 99.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 79.75%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 16.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 56.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1265
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,373
- Applicants (IPEDS): 9,506
- Room & Board: $17,528 annual estimate
Bryant University: what the data shows
Common questions about Bryant University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bryant University?
Bryant University is located in Smithfield, RI (ZIP 02917-1291).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Bryant University public or private?
Bryant University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Bryant University cost?
Published tuition: $52,677.
Average net price after aid: $41,219.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $32,698 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $34,055 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $36,130 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $39,680 |
| $110,001+ | $44,846 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $210,708.
How hard is it to get into Bryant University?
Admission rate: 65.46%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1265 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Bryant University?
Total enrollment: 3,194 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,373 students.
Graduate enrollment: 436 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bryant University?
150%-time completion rate: 79.75%.
First-year retention: 86.9%.
What do graduates of Bryant University earn?
Median earnings: $66,488 six years after entry; $90,008 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,849.
12.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bryant University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Finance, General (231 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (155 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (119 completions)
- Accounting (76 completions)
- Management Science (74 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (48 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (45 completions)
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management (39 completions)
- International Business/Trade/Commerce (38 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (31 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bryant University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 65.46%; completion rate 79.75%; median earnings $90,008 at 10 years; net price $41,219. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$52,677
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bryant University was $52,677.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$41,219
2024 Value
In 2024 Bryant University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $41,219.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$164,876 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$41,219 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$210,708 4-Year Tuition
$17,528 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$71,605 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$286,420 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bryant University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
12.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
51.51% 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 Bryant University 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 Bryant University 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 | $37,234 | $37,234 | $32,984 |
| 2014 | $38,574 | $38,574 | $39,908 |
| 2015 | $39,808 | $39,808 | $36,158 |
| 2016 | $40,962 | $40,962 | $36,199 |
| 2017 | $42,109 | $42,109 | $37,452 |
| 2018 | $43,973 | $43,973 | $38,050 |
| 2019 | $45,395 | $45,395 | $39,234 |
| 2020 | $46,863 | $46,863 | $40,533 |
| 2021 | $47,782 | $47,782 | $40,426 |
| 2022 | $49,329 | $49,329 | $40,331 |
| 2023 | $51,169 | $51,169 | $40,846 |
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
65.46% Acceptance Rate
9,506 Total Applicants
6,241 Students Admitted
948 First-Time Students Enrolled
15.19% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1265
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Bryant University reported total enrollment of about 3,194 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 65% male and 35% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.7%), Hispanic or Latino (9.4%), and Non-Resident Alien (5.5%). About 12.53% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 16.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bryant University in 2024 is 3,194 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,373 students. Graduate enrollment is about 436 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.9%
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 72.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
76.85% 100% Completion Time
79.75% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 76.85% of students graduating from Bryant University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Finance, General: 84% male / 16% female
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 53% male / 47% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 63% male / 37% 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 Bryant University.
Return on Investment
$26,849 Median Student Debt
$90,008 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.83% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
445.91% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Bryant University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Finance, General: 231 completions
2. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 155 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 119 completions
4. Accounting: 76 completions
5. Management Science: 74 completions
6. Physician Associate/Assistant: 48 completions
7. Organizational Leadership: 45 completions
8. Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management: 39 completions
9. International Business/Trade/Commerce: 38 completions
Most popular programs at Bryant University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bryant University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bryant University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 56.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $14,681
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,480
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bryant University is a private non-profit institution located in Smithfield, RI, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 3,194 students. Student body composition includes White (72.7%), Hispanic or Latino (9.4%), Non-Resident Alien (5.5%). The admission rate is 65.46%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1265. The 150%-time completion rate is 79.75%. Approximately 12.53% of students receive Pell Grants. About 16.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Smithfield, RI 02917-1291
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Bryant University graduates report median earnings of $90,008 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bryant University located?
Bryant University is located in Smithfield, RI.
What is Bryant University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Bryant University is 65.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9,506 applicants and 6,241 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Bryant University cost?
Reported tuition is $52,677 and average net price is $41,219 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,528 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bryant University?
Bryant University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,373 students, White (72.7%), Hispanic or Latino (9.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bryant University?
About 16.1% of students at Bryant University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Bryant University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Bryant University reports midpoint SAT about 1265 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of Bryant University earn?
Median earnings are $66,488 six years after entry and $90,008 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bryant University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 79.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bryant University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,849.
Is Bryant University public or private?
Bryant University is a private nonprofit institution located in Smithfield, RI.
Is Bryant University an HBCU?
No. Bryant University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bryant University a tribal college?
No. Bryant University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Rhode Island college costs
- Rhode Island colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Rhode Island
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.