COLLEGE PROFILE
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
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Bryant College, founded in 1863, is private college of business studies. It is dedicated to preparing students for success in life and business. The college is among the one-sixth of all of the nation's business programs that hold accreditation from the AACSB, The International Association of Management Education. Barron's has repeatedly recognized Bryant as a "best buy" in post-secondary education. The school offers a rich, comprehensive curriculum that requires study in both business and the liberal arts. The emphasis on cross-disciplinary thinking fosters innovative problem-solving skills and a global market perspective. Bryant is the first accredited college in the region to offer a major in financial services. Its 387-acre campus is located in Smithfield, 12 miles from Providence
| Web Site | www.bryant.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 3,337 |
| Women | 1,374 (41.2%) |
| Men | 1,963 (58.8%) |
| Graduate Students | 258 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Moderately difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 77% of 5,177 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 579 average 535-630 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 545 average 500-590 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 544 average 500-590 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 24 average 22-26 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $51,880 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | $35,940 |
Room and Board | $13,240 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 54% |
| Average Freshman Award | $21,057 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $37,813 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 166 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 6% of classes 10-19 students: 17% of classes 20-29 students: 28% of classes 30-39 students: 48% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Smithfield Population | 20,613 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Boston, Providence |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 95% of freshmen, 80% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Sororities | 5% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 6% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.7% Asian 4.1% Black/African-American 5.3% Hispanic/Latino 0.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 82.6% White 3.8% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 6.3% from 55 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 86.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 74.8% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 97% |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 20% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.38 | 3.52 | 585 | 576 | 580 | 25 |
| Low | 2.25 | 2.35 | 430 | 430 | 460 | 20 |
| High | 3.85 | 4.60 | 730 | 730 | 690 | 29 |
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