
Bryan College - Dayton provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Dayton, TN and operated as a private institution. The school's Interdenominational affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 1,200 students are enrolled per year at William Jennings Bryan College.
Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1420 - 1880 on the SAT and between 20 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Bryan College - Dayton. 57% of applicants are accepted to Bryan College - Dayton, of which 49 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at bryan.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their costs. Bryan College - Dayton may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as grants and loans.
Athletic programs are available at Bryan College - Dayton through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include the following:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Golf (NAIA Division II)
- Soccer (NAIA Division II)
- Softball (NAIA Division II)
Students may visit the William Jennings Bryan College website to see a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Bryan College – Dayton accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Bryan College – Dayton is around 1,500 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 11% enrolling as graduate students and 93% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $26,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $990 to $1,200 per unit
- Room and board is estimated to cost around $8,000, the cost includes the serving of twenty-one meals every week
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 90% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 90% | $15,821 |
Receiving Student Loans | 56% | $6,048 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Bryan College – Dayton may offer services to students including:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Graduation Rates
Bryan College – Dayton has an overall graduation rate which is approximately 62%.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 54% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 7% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 0.4% |
Intercollegiate Athletics
William Jennings Bryan College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Bryan College – Dayton by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
- Elementary Education (B)
- Physical Education (B)
- History Teacher Education (B)
- English and Language Arts Teacher Education (B)
- Music Teacher Education (B)
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Mathematics and Computer Science (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Christian Studies (B)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Religious Education (B)
- Biblical Studies (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Bryan College – Dayton.
- Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, GA (118 miles away)
- Athens State University in Athens, AL (121 miles away)
- Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL (123 miles away)
- Clayton State University in Morrow, GA (137 miles away)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville in Asheville, NC (137 miles away)
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Data Disclaimer
Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Bryan College – Dayton for official up-to-date information.