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Bryan can be found in Dayton, Tennessee (a town not particularly near any major cities). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Interdenominational school. Bryan is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Bryan offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in music, media, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Bryan does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 540 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 493 to 640, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Bryan come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 766 students were enrolled in Bryan.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Bryan. The school offers students meal plans. Bryan student athletes compete in Appalachian Athletic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To educate students to become servants of Christ to make a difference in today's world."
More complete details are provided below.
Bryan College
721 Bryan Drive
Dayton, TN 37321-7000
General Phone: (423) 775-2041
Admissions Phone: (423) 775-7204
Financial Aid Phone: (423) 775-7339
http://www.bryan.edu
Bryan awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 30 | business management |
| Media | 21 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | elementary school teaching, math teaching, history teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, psychology teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | English, history, liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language |
| Science | 9 | biology |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religious education, bible studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics and computer science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Bryan in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 132 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Bryan had a total enrollment of 766 students (746 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 29% |
| Georgia | 17% |
| Florida | 9% |
| North Carolina | 8% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| Alabama | 5% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Bryan offers campus housing for 497 of its 746 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Dayton, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 460 | 350 | 76% | 184 | 53% |
| Men | 182 | 134 | 74% | 74 | 55% |
| Women | 278 | 216 | 78% | 110 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 678 |
| SAT Math | 493 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 49% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 74% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (423) 775-7204
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,800 |
| Room and board | $ 4,470 |
| Room charge | $ 3,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,470 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
Bryan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 353600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (423) 775-7339
Bryan has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 1 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $44,678 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $37,560 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $32,701 | 3 | $32,030 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $40,888 | 7 | $35,630 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 30 | 76 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 19 | 37 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Psychology Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Religious Education
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bryan Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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