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Bryant University

Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917-1291

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Top graduate earnings — known for business

Bryant University is a private suburban institution in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1263.

A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $90,008 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $40,846.

Established
1863
Motto
Cognitio Virtus Successus
Mascot
Tupper the Bulldog
Type
Private university
Conference
America East Conference
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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66%Acceptance
1263SAT Avg
3,236Students
13:1Student:Faculty
81%Grad Rate
$90,008Earnings 10yr
$40,846Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bryant University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1263

Reading & WritingMid: 600
580670
MathMid: 610
580670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2832

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

65.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1263

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,169
Room & Board$16,938
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$67,926
Average Net Price$40,846
Median Debt at Graduation$26,849
Monthly Payment (10yr)$285

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$33,555
$30–48K$36,310
$48–75K$38,987
$75–110K$41,023
$110K+$42,552

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$40,846

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

49.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

23

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (44)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,236
Gender Split
34% / 66%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 4%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.6%
Freshman Retention86.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$66,488
8 Years$88,274
10 Years$90,008

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$70,300
Men
$82,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#7

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bulldogs

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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