C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
63/100 · earnings-weighted

Bryan College-Dayton

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Dayton, Tennessee 37321
Bryan College-Dayton campus, Dayton, TN
Bryan College-Dayton campus, Dayton, TN. Photo: Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
68/100
Affordability
D
39/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
F
26/100

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

1,548
Total Enrollment
56%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$54,434
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$45,559
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,000
Median debt at graduation
49.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
26.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). 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 Bryan College-Dayton

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
Business Administration, Management and Operations$52,528$64,283-6%#611 of 1176#397$22,659
Psychology—$47,549-6%#674 of 1027#400$23,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$27,342$44,431-19%#555 of 610#485$26,077
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas—$43,654-15%#318 of 345#292—
Communication and Media Studies—$32,530-42%#657 of 660#655—

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 Bryan College-Dayton Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $266,753
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,100/mo — vs ~$572/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37332 (3.8% cap, Evensville)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $18,300 $18,300
Room $5,150
Board $3,400
Total Cost (On-Campus) $32,370 $32,370

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
40%
Receive Pell Grants
55%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,548
Total Students
54%
Women
62%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Hispanic 4%
Black 4%
Asian 2%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 47%
Hybrid (Some Online) 11%
Fully Online 42%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 62%
25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bryan College-Dayton?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Bryan College-Dayton?
Tuition at Bryan College-Dayton is $18,300 for in-state students and $18,300 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Bryan College-Dayton?
The graduation rate at Bryan College-Dayton is 56%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Bryan College-Dayton a good school?
Bryan College-Dayton has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Bryan College-Dayton?
Bryan College-Dayton has a total enrollment of 1,548 students.

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