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Facts and Figures

Â鶹ӰÒô 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

Georgetown University CEW

Student Outcomes

Discover how Â鶹ӰÒô has empowered students to reach their career goals.

Â鶹ӰÒô Professor Sharmin Attaran works with students inside the Digital Marketing Lab.
A Â鶹ӰÒô student dressed in a suit gives a financial presentation.
A Â鶹ӰÒô 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