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The main campus of Bryant is in Smithfield, Rhode Island (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Bryant offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management and computer science and engineering.
Bryant does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 500 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 530 or more. Students attending Bryant come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Bryant are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 3,642 enrolled students.
Bryant is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Bryant makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Bryant belong to the Northeast 10 Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Bryant is a student-centered university focused on academic excellence that prepares its graduates to achieve their personal best in life and their chosen professions through: * Challenging academic programs offered by faculty members prominent in their fields, * A culturally-enriching campus life that encourages personal growth, * Professional experiences and affiliations * The integration of advanced technology into the curriculum, and * The cultivation of a global perspective through coursework and student-life activities."
More complete details are provided below.
Bryant University
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917-1284
General Phone: (401) 232-6000
Admissions Phone: (401) 232-6100
Financial Aid Phone: (401) 232-6020
http://www.bryant.edu
Bryant awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 642 | marketing, business management, accounting, finance, financial management, taxation, business, actuarial science, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 91 | computer and info science, information science, information technology |
| Media | 18 | communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | international relations, English, economics, history |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for Bryant in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 644 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 109 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 7 |
In 2005, Bryant had a total enrollment of 3,642 students (3,279 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 42% |
| Connecticut | 19% |
| Rhode Island | 10% |
| New York | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Maine | 5% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Bryant offers campus housing for 2,530 of its 3,279 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Smithfield, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,214 | 2,430 | 58% | 822 | 34% |
| Men | 2,538 | 1,372 | 54% | 484 | 35% |
| Women | 1,671 | 1,058 | 63% | 338 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
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 | 100% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (401) 232-6100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,762 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,762 |
| Room and board | $ 9,568 |
| Room charge | $ 5,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,018 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Bryant participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 340200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (401) 232-6020
Bryant has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 37 | $110,645 | 14 | $103,250 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $91,059 | 9 | $77,608 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $75,367 | 14 | $69,691 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 13 | $56,287 | 8 | $46,266 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 91 | $90,779 | 45 | $77,550 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 109 | 68 | 177 |
| Football | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| Basketball | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Track | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 56 | 86 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bryant Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services 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 Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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