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Facts and Figures

Âé¶¹Ó°Òô 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

US News Rankings

#6

in the Northeast

U.S. News & World Report

WSJ America's Best 2025

Top 5%

America’s Best Colleges

Wall Street Journal/College Pulse

Top 1%

ROI for lifetime earnings

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Student Outcomes

Discover how Âé¶¹Ó°Òô has empowered students to reach their career goals.

Âé¶¹Ó°Òô Professor Sharmin Attaran works with students inside the Digital Marketing Lab.
A Âé¶¹Ó°Òô student dressed in a suit gives a financial presentation.
A Âé¶¹Ó°Òô student looks at a tray of test tubes while in a lab.

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.

100%

of students complete projects working with outside organizations

150+

students conducting active research

100%

of students complete service-learning projects

Student Enrollment

  • Total enrollment fall 2024: 3,275 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • 13:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 91% 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 2028 Undergraduate Profile

  • Average GPA: 3.60 on a 4.0 scale
  • Average SAT: 1270 (Executive-Based Writing and Math sections only)
  • Average ACT: 29.0
  • Class rank: Top 25%
  • Number of applicants: 9,803
  • Acceptance rate: 65%
  • Male: 67%
  • Female: 33%
  • Number of countries: 22
  • 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