Facts and Figures
Bryant University is a private, nonprofit university located in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Established in 1863, Bryant offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional and executive education programs, as well as specialized and accelerated dual-degree programs. The university is nationally recognized for our interdisciplinary business curriculum, innovative approach to experiential learning, and exceptional career outcomes.
By the Numbers
#5
in the North region
U.S. News & World Report
Top 100
America’s Best Colleges
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Top 1%
ROI for lifetime earnings
Georgetown University CEW
Student Outcomes
Discover how Bryant University has empowered students to reach their career goals.
Record returns: Class of 2025 earns highest salaries ever
Median starting salary of $77,000, and 98 percent employed or in grad school within 6 months
Bryant breaks into top 5 of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges in 2026
School ranked 16th for most innovative school
LinkedIn ranks Bryant 38th in nation, citing job placement, career success
Bryant also ranked top 5 for internships, recruiter demand
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Experiential Learning
In our rapidly changing world, going beyond the textbook is a must. Bryant’s innovative educational model allows students to gain critical knowledge and skills through real-world learning experiences.
98%
of graduates are employed or in grad school within six months
400+
companies and organizations recruit students
98%
of graduating seniors agree Bryant prepared them for the future
Student Enrollment
- Total enrollment fall 2025: 3,600 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- 13:1 student/faculty ratio
- 86% of first-year students live on campus
- 70 undergraduate academic programs at Bryant
Academic Programs at Bryant
Bryant’s integrated curriculum requires students to pursue a major and minor, one in business and one in the liberal arts or sciences. This interdisciplinary approach gives students a well-rounded education grounded in business principles — and cultivates exemplary leaders who embark on bold and exciting careers.
- Undergraduate majors: 30
- 250+ major/minor combinations
- Eight master’s programs
- One doctoral program
- All classes are taught by faculty, not teaching assistants or graduate students
- Full-time faculty with the highest degree in their field: 88%
Class of 2029 Undergraduate Profile
- Average GPA: 3.60 on a 4.0 scale
- Average SAT: 1260 (Executive-Based Writing and Math sections only)
- Average ACT: 27.0
- Class rank: Top 25%
- Number of applicants: 9,800
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Male: 67%
- Female: 33%
- Number of countries: 23
- Number of states: 27
- Percentage of international students: 5%; India, the Dominican Republic, Canada, Turkey, and the United Kingdom are the top countries of origin.
Student Life
Student Organizations
Bryant offers more than 100 university-recognized, student-run organizations, including:
- Academic and honor societies
- Arts, entertainment, and media groups
- Cultural and identity groups
- Faith-based groups
- Government and programming boards
- Greek life
- Political and advocacy groups
- Recreation and spirit groups
Bryant offers more than 100 university-recognized, student-run organizations, including:
- Academic and honor societies
- Arts, entertainment, and media groups
- Cultural and identity groups
- Faith-based groups
- Government and programming boards
- Greek life
- Political and advocacy groups
- Recreation and spirit groups
Athletics and Recreation
Bryant offers a range of athletics and recreation opportunities, including:
- Recreational and fitness facilities
- Outdoor recreational facilities, including basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, grass fields, and tennis courts
- Intramural sports
- Club sports
- 25 Division I teams
Bryant offers a range of athletics and recreation opportunities, including:
- Recreational and fitness facilities
- Outdoor recreational facilities, including basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, grass fields, and tennis courts
- Intramural sports
- Club sports
- 25 Division I teams