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Bryant University
- 1150 Douglas Pike
- Smithfield, RI 02917
- OPEID College Code: 00340200
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- General Phone: (401) 232-6000
- President: Ronald K. Machtley
- Website: www.bryant.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 3,733
- College Mascot: Bulldogs
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Bryant is a student-centered university focused on academic excellence that prepares its students 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,
* Corporate and business experiences and affiliations,
* The integration of advanced technology into the curriculum, and
* The cultivation of a global perspective through course work and student-life activities.
Bryant's Mission Statement is a product of the institution's community-wide strategic planning effort, which is an ongoing process; thus the mission will be subject to periodic review and revision as needed.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admission.bryant.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $80.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,377 | 2,279 | 5,656 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,409 (42%) | 1,067 (47%) | 2,476 (44%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 487 (35%) | 370 (35%) | 857 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 772 | 90% |
| ACT ® Exam | 82 | 10% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 550 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 76% | 11% | 15% | 87% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,465 | $4,144 | $969 | $12,409 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 11 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 657 | 645 | 636 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $27,639 | $26,099 | $24,762 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $27,639 | $26,099 | $24,762 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,928 | $10,293 | $9,568 |
| Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,300 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,500 | $8,500 | $7,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,300 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $41,167 | $38,992 | $36,630 |
| Out of State | $41,167 | $38,992 | $36,630 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $38,739 | $37,199 | $34,562 |
| Out of State | $38,739 | $37,199 | $34,562 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $32,039 | $30,499 | $28,762 |
| Out of State | $32,039 | $30,499 | $28,762 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Accounting | 130 | 6 |
| Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping | 10 | - |
| Actuarial Science | 20 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | 146 | 92 |
| Business, Commerce | - | 4 |
| E-Commerce | - | - |
| Finance | 158 | 6 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 14 | - |
| Marketing and Marketing Management | 184 | - |
| Operations Management and Supervision | - | 1 |
| Taxation | - | 14 |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Communication Studies | 29 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | 37 | 3 |
| Information Science Studies | - | 8 |
| Information Technology | 9 | - |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature | 3 | - |
| History | ||
| History | 1 | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| International, Global Studies | 3 | - |
| Psychology | ||
| Psychology | 14 | - |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Economics | 2 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,733 Undergraduate: 3,364 Graduate: 369
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,163 Female: 1,570
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,928 Female: 1,436
- Graduate Gender Male: 235 Female: 134
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,213 Part-Time: 520
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,193 Part-Time: 171
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 20 Part-Time: 349
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 118 | 3% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.2% |
| Black | 109 | 3% |
| Asian | 109 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 3% |
| White | 3,079 | 82% |
| Unknown | 189 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 78 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,552 | 42% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,402 | 38% |
| Ages 22-24 | 288 | 8% |
| Ages 25-29 | 184 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 77 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 63 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 70 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 19 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 692 | 584 | 108 |
| Faculty Status | 251 | 155 | 96 |
| Tenured Faculty | 88 | 88 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 251 | 155 | 96 |
| Primarily Instruction | 251 | 155 | 96 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 56 | 56 | - |
| Other Professionals | 145 | 142 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 240 | 231 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 107 | 100 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 24 | 24 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 80 | 78 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,573 (155) | $95,982 (100) | $86,375 (55) |
| Professor | $120,348 (49) | $122,805 (34) | $114,780 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $100,724 (42) | $102,591 (28) | $96,991 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $78,244 (31) | $77,535 (18) | $79,225 (13) |
| Lecturer | $54,419 (33) | $57,734 (20) | $49,318 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,573 (155) | $95,982 (100) | $86,375 (55) |
| Professor | $120,348 (49) | $122,805 (34) | $114,780 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $100,724 (42) | $102,591 (28) | $96,991 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $78,244 (31) | $77,535 (18) | $79,225 (13) |
| Lecturer | $54,419 (33) | $57,734 (20) | $49,318 (13) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,125,959 | $1,285,765 | $840,194 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 493 | 318 | 175 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 484 | 314 | 170 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 64 | 35 | 29 |
| Field Hocky | 25 | - | 25 |
| Football | 113 | 113 | - |
| Golf | 16 | 16 | - |
| Lacrosse | 64 | 47 | 17 |
| Soccer | 57 | 28 | 29 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming | 28 | 11 | 17 |
| Tennis | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $55,112 | $44,512 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $15,397 | $9,943 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 31 | 23 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 88%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 74% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 70% |
| Female | 81% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 48% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 79% |
| Asian | 58% |
| Hispanic | 80% |
| White | 75% |
| Unknown | 75% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 67% |
| 5 Years | 73% |
| 6 Years | 74% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 39 | 28 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 35 | 20 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 42 | 23 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 42 | 23 |
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