At a glance
Average net price
$41,219
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
79.8%
Admission rate
65%
Undergrad size
3,194
In-state tuition
$52,677
Out-of-state tuition
$52,677
Cost of attendance
$69,964
Median earnings (10y)
$90,008
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,265
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 86.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
12 program areas reported · Heavily focused on business (79% of credentials).
- STEM9%
- Health1%
- Business79%
- Humanities & arts4%
- Social sciences6%
- Business79.1%~2,526 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Mathematics4.7%~151 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences4.3%~139 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.9%~123 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology2.0%~64 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science1.5%~48 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.1%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 359 | $53,930 | $26,953 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 306 | $49,963 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 237 | $54,004 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 192 | $79,001 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 187 | $53,136 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 93 | $104,365 | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 93 | $58,854 | $26,790 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 89 | $62,077 | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 68 | $57,692 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 58 | $44,312 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 47 | $59,894 | $26,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 40 | $68,751 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| International Business. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | $23,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | $66,076 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Graduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 4 | — | $24,574 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Bryant University
Bryant University is a mid-sized institution located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,194 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Mathematics, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Bryant University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $41,219 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $52,677 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $69,964 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 79.8%, a strong completion outcome. 86.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $90,008 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Bryant University confers degrees and certificates across 12 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Mathematics, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (79% of credentials), stem (9% of credentials), social sciences (6% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,265. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Smithfield, Rhode Island (suburb), Bryant University draws students from across Rhode Island and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Bryant University
Q.How much does Bryant University cost?
The average net price at Bryant University is $41,219 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $69,964.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Bryant University?
Bryant University has a 6-year graduation rate of 79.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Bryant University?
Bryant University admits 65% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Bryant University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bryant University graduate earns $90,008 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Bryant University?
Published tuition is $52,677 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Bryant University located?
Bryant University is located in Smithfield, Rhode Island (ZIP 02917).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Bryant University at their official website.