Bryant University

www.bryant.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,885

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$40,310

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.706%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

73.6%

6,985 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,441

94% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

83.6%

759 Graduates

About

Bryant University is a higher education institution located in Providence County, RI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bryant University were General Finance (168 degrees awarded), General Marketing & Marketing Management (145 degrees), and Accounting (125 degrees).

In 2021, 1,119 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bryant University. 44.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (847 degrees), 12.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bryant University is $46,885, which is $23,701 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bryant University is $46,885, which is $23,701 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $40,310.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Bryant University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$46,885

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bryant University was $46,885. The cost of tuition at Bryant University is $23,701 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bryant University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$40,310

2021 Value

0.979%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bryant University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $40,310. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bryant University grew by 0.979%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bryant University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,947

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bryant University was of $12,947 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.731% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bryant University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Bryant University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.2% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bryant University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.706%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bryant University was 0.706%, which represents 5 out of the 708 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bryant University received 6,985 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.13% annual growth. Out of those 6,985 applicants, 5,142 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.6% acceptance rate.

There were 3,441 students enrolled at Bryant University in 2021. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bryant University has an overall enrollment yield of 13%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,142

Accepted Out of 6,985

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bryant University was 73.6% (5,142 admissions from 6,985 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.13%, while admissions declined by −9.79%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bryant University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

30%

Submission Percentage (2021)

204

Scores Submitted (2021)

30% of enrolled first-time students at Bryant University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bryant University had a total enrollment of 3,441 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bryant University is 3,235 students and the part-time enrollment is 206. This means that 94% of students enrolled at Bryant University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bryant University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.8% White, 7.03% Hispanic or Latino, 3.84% Black or African American, 3.78% Asian, 2.27% Two or More Races, 0.232% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0872% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bryant University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (48.9%), followed by White Female (28.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.6%), followed by White Male (35.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bryant University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,441 students. The full-time enrollment at Bryant University is 3,235 and the part-time enrollment is 206. This means that 94% of students enrolled at Bryant University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bryant University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bryant University was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bryant University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bryant University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,641 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
242 enrolled students
Black or African American
132 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bryant University is 76.8% White, 7.03% Hispanic or Latino, 3.84% Black or African American, 3.78% Asian, 2.27% Two or More Races, 0.232% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0872% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 51 students (1.48%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 133 fewer women than men received degrees from Bryant University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bryant University is white (847 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bryant University is General Finance (168 degrees awarded), followed by General Marketing & Marketing Management (145 degrees) and Accounting (125 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bryant University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (924 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (34 degrees), and Communications (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bryant University are Accountants & auditors (1,054,636 people), Other managers (795,615 people), Financial managers (491,775 people), Chief executives & legislators (404,524 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (299,396 people).

The most specialized majors at Bryant University in 2021 are Business (924 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (34 degrees), Communications (28 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bryant University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Sales engineers

The most specialized majors at Bryant University are Business (924 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (34 degrees), Communications (28 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bryant University are Elementary & secondary schools (749,520 people), Computer Systems Design (603,801 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (542,994 people), Banking & related activities (519,423 people), and Insurance carriers (461,119 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bryant University.

Most Common (2021)

General Finance
168 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
145 degrees awarded
Accounting
125 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bryant University was General Finance with 168 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bryant University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

626

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

493

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 626 degrees were awarded to men at Bryant University, which is 1.27 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (493).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bryant University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 142 degrees were awarded to men at Bryant University in General Finance, which is 4.73 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Bryant University in Accounting, which is 1.01 times more than the 83 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

77%

100% Completion Time

81%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 77% of students graduating from Bryant University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 81% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 81% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bryant University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.11% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
847 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bryant University is white (847 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

0.983% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
494 degrees awarded
White Female
353 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bryant University is white male (494 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (353 degrees).

Operations

Bryant University has an endowment valued at nearly $229M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 57.9M (25.3%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Bryant University had a total salary expenditure of 159M. Bryant University employs 65 Professors, 54 Lecturers and 21 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bryant University are Male Professor (44), Female Lecturer (29), and Male Lecturer (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bryant University are: Service, with 97 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 84 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 83 employees.

Endowment

$229M

2021 Endowment

25.7%

growth from 2020

Bryant University has an endowment valued at about $229M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bryant University grew 25.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $179M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bryant University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$69.8M

2021 Salaries

1.05%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Bryant University paid a median of $69.8M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($159M) and a 1.05% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.3M

Instructional Salaries

159

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bryant University paid a total of $20.3M to 159 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

65 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

97 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bryant University were Professor with 65 employees, Lecturer with 54 employees, and Assistant professor with 21 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bryant University were Service with 97 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 84 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 83 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Lecturer
Male Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bryant University was Male Professor with 44 employees, Female Lecturer with 29 employees, and Male Lecturer with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bryant University.