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Bryant University
Bryant University says yes to 65.5% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $90,008 median earnings.
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Bryant University occupies suburban Smithfield, RI — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 5.5% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $100,692 four years out. 12.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,194 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 86.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1160 and 1340 — near the RI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Bryant University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Bryant University received 9,506 applications and admitted 6,241 (65.7%), with 948 enrolling.
You can apply to Bryant University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1160 and 1340; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 580 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 630 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Bryant University compares
| Bryant University | Rhode Island median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 65.5% | 70.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $52,677 | $44,418 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $90,008 | $70,005 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Bryant University: $90,008 median at year ten, versus $70,005 across Rhode Island institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $52,677 regardless of where you're from. At Bryant University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,194 undergrads, Bryant University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
79.8% of Bryant University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 24.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $52,677 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Bryant University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $100,692 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $97,515 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $90,499 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,929 |
| International Business | $89,409 |
| Applied Mathematics | $86,595 |
| Political Science and Government | $78,579 |
| Marketing | $78,181 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $76,241 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $68,518 |
Median earnings for these 10 Bryant University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $90,008 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 20 additional Bryant University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Bryant University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1160–1340 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 65.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Bryant University's acceptance rate?
65.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,241 admitted from 9,506 applicants.
How much does Bryant University cost?
At Bryant University, published tuition is $52,677 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Bryant University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Bryant University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $90,008 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Rhode Island
- New England Institute of Technology — 66.7% admitted
- University of Rhode Island — 72.2% admitted
- Salve Regina University — 68.2% admitted
- Brown University — 5.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.