C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
91/100 · earnings-weighted

Bryant University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
Bryant University campus, Smithfield, RI
Bryant University campus, Smithfield, RI. Photo: SayCheeeeeese, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
87/100
Affordability
F
13/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
A+
93/100
Prestige
C+
51/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,592
Total Enrollment
81%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
66%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Bryant University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$90,008
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$66,488
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,849
Median debt at graduation
79.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,265
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
12.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 96th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (RI wage index 1.03). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Bryant University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences—$100,692+9%#114 of 459#136—
Accounting and Related Services$64,665$97,515+28%#64 of 796#73$26,668
Finance and Financial Management Services$61,993$90,499+9%#103 of 452#119$26,714
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,045$89,929+32%#55 of 1176#61$27,000
International Business$65,237$89,409+22%#20 of 115#19$26,790
Applied Mathematics$64,954$86,595-5%#24 of 45#27$26,000
Political Science and Government$41,112$78,579+24%#46 of 565#52$23,250
Marketing$50,727$78,181+13%#90 of 516#105$26,000
Human Resources Management and Services$62,176$76,241+12%#44 of 187#54$26,000
Communication and Media Studies$45,071$68,518+22%#69 of 660#51$27,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$60,162—————
Economics$52,020—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Bryant University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $530,429
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,900/mo — vs ~$1,160/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02908 (4.1% cap, Providence)

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🏆 Where Bryant University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#11
Computational and Applied Mathematics
of 12 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $50,272 $50,272
Room $10,437
Board $6,821
Total Cost (On-Campus) $71,057 $71,057

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
12%
Receive Pell Grants
61%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

3,592
Total Students
36%
Women
99%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 8%
Black 4%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 98%
Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bryant University?
Bryant University has an acceptance rate of 66%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Bryant University?
Tuition at Bryant University is $50,272 for in-state students and $50,272 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Bryant University?
The graduation rate at Bryant University is 81%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Bryant University a good school?
Bryant University has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Bryant University?
Bryant University has a total enrollment of 3,592 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology