To be a Bryant Bulldog is to be transformed. Learning about your major is one thing but putting your knowledge to the test and solving real-world problems with experiential learning, design thinking, and AI takes your education to another level. You'll be encouraged to think big and be bold. At Bryant, you'll work together with peers, faculty, and alumni to achieve greatness, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
As a Bulldog, you'll be part of a close-knit community of over 3,200 students from nearly 40 states and 50 countries. Our campus is buzzing with energy — it's where you'll cheer on Division I teams, make discoveries in state-of-the-art labs, and have meaningful conversations that spark new ideas. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and when you're ready to branch out, Providence and Boston are just a short trip away, offering endless opportunities for internships, culture, and exploration.
And here's the best part: being a Bryant Bulldog sets you up for success. Our graduates are in the top 1% for career outcomes, and with the support of a strong alumni network and dedicated mentors, you'll leave here ready to lead, make an impact, and achieve your goals.
How will Bryant transform your future? It's time to find out.
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1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917-1285
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Quinlan/Brown Academic Innovation Center (AIC)
Chace Athletics and Wellness Center
Bello Center for Information and Technology
Unistructure Koffler Rotunda
The Fisher Student Center houses offices for student organizations, living room-style seating areas, ping pong and foosball tables, as well as quick dining options such as Dunkin Donuts. The AIC has ample seating and natural light, as well as popular small breakout rooms for private study or group work. The Chace center features a fitness center modeled after private health clubs and a six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool. There are many group classes that complement the fitness center offerings, and our men's and women's basketball teams play their home games here. The Bello Center houses the Douglas & Judith Krupp Library, the Stepan Grand Hall, a virtual reality lab, and the C.V. Starr Financial Markets Center, featuring real-time stock market data and Reuters 3000. The library is always busy and includes a small cafe for drinks and snacks while studying. The Rotunda is a hub of student activity, where students meet between classes or after a meal and to grab a Starbucks from the Archway Cafe. It also hosts the annual Festival of Lights, one of Bryant's signature events that celebrates holiday traditions.
Newport, RI
Smithfield Commons
Boston, MA
Garden City Shopping Center
Providence (only 20 minutes from Bryant) offers excellent restaurants, sporting events, concerts, a nationally acclaimed repertory theater, and The Providence Place Mall. Historic Newport (only 45 minutes away) is an internationally renowned sailing mecca with historic and cultural attractions, elegant mansions, nightlife, and panoramic beaches. Smithfield Commons and Garden City Shopping Center are shopping centers located minutes from campus, with restaurants and popular stores. Boston (45 minutes away) offers historic and cultural offerings including the Boston Symphony Orchestra; the Boston Ballet; national and local theater productions; and several art museums. Sports fans can watch the Celtics and the Bruins at the TD Bank Garden, as well as the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Campus Tours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
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Admissions
Admissions
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Bryant's application process considers the whole person and not just test scores—we are test optional and have been for nearly 15 years. Successful applicants have had:
Average GPA of 3.6
4 years of English
4 years of college preparatory math, including one year beyond Algebra II
2 years of foreign language
2 years of history or social science
2 years of lab science
To apply, first-year students should submit:
Common Application, including personal essay
Official high school transcript with current grades*
Secondary School Report
Academic recommendation
Test optional, but SAT/ACT score welcome
*Early decision I/Early Action applicants may submit a list of senior year classes without grades.
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Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Decision II — January 15
Early Action — November 15
Regular — February 1
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Selectivity Rating
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Academic Programs
Accounting
Actuarial Mathematics
Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Arts and Creative Industries
Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Data Science
Digital Communication
Digital Marketing
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Exercise and Movement Science
Finance
Financial Services
Global Supply Chain Management
Health Sciences
Healthcare Analytics
History
Information Systems
International Business
Literary and Cultural Studies
Management
Managerial Accounting and Finance
Marketing
Mathematics
Politics and Law
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical and Health Professions
Professional and Creative Writing
Psychology
Sociology
Majors and Degrees Offered
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate in Psychology
Post-Bachelor's certificates
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Graduation Rates
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Business/Management.
Accounting and Finance.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Financial Planning and Services.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Information Technology.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Medical Informatics.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Computational and Applied Mathematics.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology and Anthropology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General.
Students Say
Regardless of where Bryant's students are, the "academic experience is always focused on learning rather than getting a grade." and everyone here is "very willing to offer extra help when it is needed," making it "hard [for a student] to fall through the cracks." To that end, faculty here are "professionals in their industry" and are "quite open...about their realworld experiences." Their words "bring great insight into various industries" and "allow students to get in touch with the latest information so they can catch up with the current [trends] in the business world." This also comes with the open style of teaching many classes employ, "which allows for a dialogue and expansion of thoughts and ideas in the classroom." That dialogue also reaches beyond the classroom thanks to an "incredible network of alumni who genuinely care and want to get Bryant students jobs."
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
2024-2025
Tuition: $51,780 (includes a new laptop)
Room and board: $17,528 (for standard double-occupancy room and standard meal plan)
Student fees: $897
Financial Aid
The value of a Bryant education is measured in the academic, professional, cultural, and personal growth opportunities that help students achieve success. Our financial aid counselors know that higher education is a big investment—and that a Bryant education is one of the wisest.
In the 2023-2024 academic year, 96 percent of Bryant's undergraduate students received institutional aid and the University awarded approximately $81 million in grants and scholarships.
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Bryant University is more than an institution, it's a community that encourages different perspectives and creates belonging through student-centered support. Bryant students come from nearly 40 states and territories and from almost 50 countries.
More than 100 student organizations, including academic clubs, community service groups, club sports teams, performance groups, and cultural organizations help students lead and collaborate. Our 25 Division I varsity sports teams give students the opportunity to inspire Bulldog pride and bring the community together.
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Location
Big school opportunities in a small school environment. Bryant's stunning and secure campus in Smithfield, Rhode Island, offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit, friendly community with the resources of a large university and proximity to Providence, Boston, and New York. Declared one of the most beautiful college campuses.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
A hub for experiential learning, the AIC hosts "breakout" collaboration spaces that inspire creative problem solving and high-tech classrooms that encourage innovative teaching and active learning.
Bello Center for Information & Technology
The Bello Center for Information & Technology houses the Douglas & Judith Krupp Library, the Stepan Grand Hall, and the C.V. Starr Financial Markets Center (FMC) feature real-time stock market data and Reuters 3000.
Fisher Student Center
The Fisher Student Center is Bryant's "living room" and houses offices for student organizations as well as grab-and-go dining options.
Chase Athletics & Wellness Center
The Wellness Center features a fitness center and six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool, while The Bulldog Strength & Conditioning Centers serves the student-athletes from Bryant's 25 Division I teams.
Koffler Center
The Koffler Center and Communications Complex features state-of-the-art production facilities that provide hands-on learning through the WJMF radio station, a high-definition television studio and control room, several dedicated sets, an impressive array of field gear, and multiple video editing stations.
The Business Entrepreneurship and Leadership Center (BELC)
Bryant is reimagining its campus with a 250,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility, gifted to the university by Fidelity Investments in fall 2023, to house its top-ranking College of Business, the Graduate Programs office, the Executive Education and Career Accelerator, the Hauck Professional Sales Lab, and the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Minutes from campus: Smithfield Commons and Garden City Shopping Center are located minutes from campus, with restaurants and popular stores.
20 minutes from campus: Providence offers excellent restaurants, sporting events, concerts, a nationally acclaimed repertory theater, and The Providence Place Mall.
30 minutes from campus: Go for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean or hike, fish, and take in nature in Arcadia State Park. You can also take the ferry to Block Island, off the coast of Rhode Island for a secluded beach day and fresh-caught seafood.
45 minutes from campus: Boston offers historic and cultural offerings including the Boston Symphony Orchestra; the Boston Ballet; national and local theater productions; and several art museums. Sports fans can watch the Celtics and the Bruins at the TD Bank Garden, as well as the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Historic Newport is an internationally renowned sailing mecca with historic and cultural attractions, elegant mansions, and panoramic beaches.
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Special Needs Admissions
Documentation Required for LD
Documentation required is determined on a case-by-case basis, and may take the form of a neuropsychological evaluation report, an IEP or 504 from high school, or a letter from a medical provider.Documentation Required for ADHD
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Bowling
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Providence College
Sustainability
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
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