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Bryant College, founded in 1863, is private college of business studies. It is dedicated to preparing students for success in life and business. The college is among the one-sixth of all of the nation''s business programs that hold accreditation from the AACSB, The International Association of Management Education. Barron''s has repeatedly recognized Bryant as a best buy in post-secondary education. The school offers a rich, comprehensive curriculum that requires study in both business and the liberal arts. The emphasis on cross-disciplinary thinking fosters innovative problem-solving skills and a global market perspective. Bryant is the first accredited college in the region to offer a major in financial services. Its 387-acre campus is located in Smithfield, 12 miles from Providence

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Private
studentType
Coed
3,511
Undergraduates
2,258
Men - 64.3%
1,254
Women - 35.7%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
65% of 9,606 applicants were admitted
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
February 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.5
SAT Math
623 average
590-670 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
628 average
590-660 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
27 average
25-32 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$77,792
Tuition and Fees
$56,038
Room and Board
$19,004
Average Percent of Need Met
77%
Average Freshman Award
$38,233
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$54,892
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
166
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
5%
10-19
21%
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Smithfield Population
21,842
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Providence, Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
84% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
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Bulldog
Sororities
10% of women participate
Fraternities
7% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.4%
Asian
4.5%
Black/African-American
5.8%
Hispanic/Latino
10.5%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
2.1%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
76%
Unknown
0.6%
International Students
5.3% from 53 countries
First-Year Students Returning
84.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
78.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
98%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
23.0%
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