For more than a century and a half, Bryant University has inspired excellence in an ever-changing world. We empower students to ask Why? What if? and Why not? – to think that anything is possible, that no idea is too big, and that unique paths often lead to the richest rewards.
Bryant offers an innovative model of education that integrates business with the liberal arts and provides you with the world-ready experience and knowhow to stand out after graduation. It's an approach that prepares you for both personal fulfillment and professional success.
Our faculty, whose expertise is sought after around the globe, will engage you in ways that educate the whole person. They'll be your mentors both in the classroom and beyond, and inspire you to reach your fullest potential. Our supportive culture and collegial community will challenge you to achieve more than you ever thought possible.
At Bryant, you'll not only learn, you'll become a change maker and impact thinker.
Competitive Advantage
The nationally recognized programs of Bryant's Amica Center for Career Education will help you develop lifelong career skills and secure the position you want after college. Our 50,000-strong international alumni network will allow you to find a mentor on your path to success.
Ninety-nine percent of Bryant's Class of 2018 was employed — or enrolled in graduate school — within six months of graduation. The median starting salary was $60,000. Most importantly, they were prepared to make a real difference in the world.
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1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917-1285
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Academic Center for Innovation
Chase Athletics and Wellness Center
Bello Center for Information andTechnology
Unistructure Koffler Rotunda
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) featuring real-time stock market data and Reuters 3000. The Wellness Center features a fitness center modeled after private health clubs and a six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool. The Bryant Center houses offices for student organizations around campus including The Archway, the student newspaper, as well as dining options including Subway, South Side Deli, the Scoop, South Cafe, and the Sky Ranch Grill. The Rotunda is a hub of student activity located in the main classroom building, the Unistructure. The Communication Complex houses the all-digital television studio and radio station, WJMF, as well as advanced multimedia editing rooms for use with AVID software. WJMF streams live over the internet and offers podcasts on its website, http://www.wjmf887.com.
Newport, RI
Smithfield Commons
Boston, MA
Emerald Square Mall
Providence (only 15 minutes from Bryant) offers excellent restaurants, sports events, concerts, a nationally acclaimed repertory theater, and The Providence Place Mall. Historic Newport, RI (only 45 minutes away) is an internationally-renowned sailing mecca with historic and cultural attractions, elegant mansions, and panoramic beaches. Smithfield Commons and Emerald Square Mall 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.
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Average Length: 1 hour
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We're looking for applicants with strong academic preparation and who are eager to tackle challenges. Students admitted to Bryant also participated in extracurricular activities and submitted strong letters of recommendation.
Students come to us with a diversity of strengths. That's why we offer admission interviews and test-optional alternatives. Show us how you shine and share your big plans. If you'll thrive in a learning environment that places a priority on innovation and collaboration, we can't wait to meet you.
Bryant offers several options to apply for admission. Early applications are accepted under Early Decision 1, Early Action, and Early Decision 2 programs.
To contact the Office of Admission, call 1-800-622-7001 or email admission@bryant.edu
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Early Decision — November 1
Early Decision II — January 15
Early Action — November 15
Regular — February 1
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Academic Programs
Bryant's student-centered approach is a hallmark of everything we do. We keep the classes small; there are no large lecture halls, and 100 percent of your classes will be taught by professors—not teaching assistants or graduate students. Our faculty, who are world-class experts and scholars, will be your mentors and coaches, both in class and beyond. An academic advisor will help you plan your future.
Our nationally recognized First-Year Gateway, required for all first-year students, provides the foundation for your success. Through engaging with fundamental questions about the role of the individual in an ever changing world, the interdisciplinary Gateway sets the stage for you to explore the global foundations of character, leadership, culture, and business. Our IDEA (Innovation and Design Thinking Experience for All) program will teach you the proven skills of innovators – creativity, original thinking, collaboration, connectivity, and perseverance.
Collaborative and experiential learning are at the heart of a Bryant education. Group projects, practicum experiences, social entrepreneurship, academic competitions, business simulations, and internships are just a few of the ways you'll develop highly marketable skills that will set you apart in the real world.
You'll work with an industry expert in one class and gain valuable experience through a service-learning project in the next, developing a wide range of skills. You'll learn how to innovate — and collaborate — to understand and solve real-world problems.
Majors and Degrees Offered
At Bryant, the possibilities, and roads to success, are endless. You'll graduate with either a major in business and a complementary minor in the liberal arts, or a liberal arts major and a business minor. With more than 300 different major/minor combinations available, ranging from Environmental Science and Marketing to Global Supply Chain Management and Literary and Cultural Studies, you'll be able to create the path that's right for you and prepare for a career you'll love.
Our degrees include:
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Data Science, and Bachelor of Science in International Business.
Graduate: Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of Arts in Communication.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Gay/Lesbian Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Anatomy.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biostatistics.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Ecology.
Environmental Toxicology.
Molecular Biochemistry.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Business/Management.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Corporate Communications.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Financial Planning and Services.
Human Resources Development.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
International Finance.
International Marketing.
Investments and Securities.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Marketing Research.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
Organizational Leadership.
Project Management.
Small Business Administration/Management.
Transportation/Mobility Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
Sports Communication.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
Information Technology.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
American Literature (United States).
English Language and Literature, General.
General Literature.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Chinese Language and Literature.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
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HISTORY.
American History (United States).
History, General.
Public/Applied History.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Forensic Science and Technology.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Computational and Applied Mathematics.
Mathematical Statistics and Probability.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
International/Global Studies.
Sustainability Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sports Studies.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Applied Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Applied Economics.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
International Economics.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Economy.
Political Science and Government, General.
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Digital Arts.
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 real-world 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
Tuition 2019-2020: $44,498 (Includes a new laptop)
Room and board: $15,705 (for standard double-occupancy room and standard meal plan of 14 meals per week)
Student fees: $897
Financial Aid
The value of a Bryant education is measured in the academic, professional, cultural, and personal growth opportunities that you students achieve success. Our financial aid counselors know that your education is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make – and that a Bryant education is one of the wisest. They're trained to work with you and your family to create a solution that works.
The University understands that financing a student's education is a vital part of the decision about which college to attend. In the 2018-2019 year, more than 97 percent of Bryant's undergraduate students received institutional aid and the University awarded approximately $62.9 million in grants and scholarships.
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Bryant University students come from 38 states and territories and from 49 countries. About 62% of the undergraduate student body is male and 38% is female. 8% of our students come from outside the United States.
Bryant is more than an institution, it's a community. Student life at Bryant is purposeful, engaging, and inspiring. Our 24/7 learning environment, culture of mentorship, and wide variety of co-curricular experiences will help you to discover your true passion and accelerate your personal and professional growth beyond the classroom.
More than 100 student organizations, including academic clubs, community service groups, club sports teams, and cultural organizations, will help you form lifelong bonds with your classmates and enhance your ability to lead and collaborate. Our 22 Division I varsity sports teams inspire Bulldog pride and bring the community together throughout the school year.
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Location
With 3,499 undergraduate students, Bryant's stunning, secure 435-acre campus in Smithfield, RI, offers a close-knit, friendly community with a warm, small-town atmosphere. More than 80 percent of Bryant's students live on campus, enjoying an exciting and purposeful student life.
Our strategic location, just 15 minutes from downtown Providence, an hour from Boston, and three hours from New York City, provides exciting internship, entertainment, and employment opportunities within driving distance.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Bryant is a leader among academic institutions in its use of technology and innovation in support of learning. Bryant has recently invested more than $280 million in contemporary facilities built specifically for student success, including our groundbreaking Quinlan/Brown Academic Innovation Center, which fosters creativity in a flexible, interactive environment.
From early access to high-level lab equipment to our state-of-the-industry Bloomberg terminals to embracing technologies such as 3D printing and our new Data Visualization Lab, we ensure that students have the tools to stay ahead of the field.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Bryant is a community that encourages different perspectives and celebrates racial, cultural, gender-based, and religious diversity. We put an emphasis on global immersion, both on-campus and abroad, so that when you graduate, you will truly be a global citizen—ready to work effectively anywhere in the world.
Bryant's study abroad opportunities range from the traditional semester abroad to our distinctive Sophomore International Experience. Costa Rica, England, Malaysia, Japan, and Singapore are among the more than 270 destinations worldwide where you can study. You can also take advantage of our strategic international partnerships, including Bryant Zhuhai in China – a bridge between nations that inspires mutual understanding.
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Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Providence College
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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: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/