Bryant University

BRYANT UNIVERSITY, SMITHFIELD, RI

Are you a student who wants more than a business degree? Bryant University prepares students to find their purpose at the intersection of business, liberal arts and the health sciences.

• Private
• Undergraduate enrollment – 3200
• Admit rate – 65%
• Financial Aid forms required – FAFSA
• Retention rate – 86%
• Avg Class size – 26 and capped at 35
• Student to faculty ratio – 13:1

CURRICULUM
• Strongest/popular majors: Actuarial mathematics, International Business (direct admit programs)
• International Business majors are required to study abroad and minor in a world language other than EnglishRecent gift from Fidelity to create new home for the business school
• There are no specific requirements to apply to any major
• Must choose a business major or minor
• Focused on experiential learning
• Offers 3+3 program with Villanova Law School
• 3+1 MBA requires 2 summer courses in first 2 years
• Cross over schools, Bentley, URI, Providence College, Stone Hill, Quinnipiac

STUDENT BODY
• DI sports, recently moved to the American East Conference
– Basketball best attended sport (March Madness)
– Newer sports added include Women’s crew, golf, and bowling
• Students that thrive here are active and social
• Top Notch Career center draws hundreds of employers to campus, career fairs, internships
• 90% of students complete an internship
• Very hands-on accessibility services
• 50% of students study abroad
• 100s of clubs and organizations
• Weekend life is on-campus
• Greek Life is available but there are no sorority or fraternity houses


ADMISSIONS PROCESS

• Applications are read holistically
• Interview are optional and recommended
• Apply to university not to major
• Test optional except required for home schooled students

FINANCIALS
• Merit and Need based aid
• Scholarships are stackable

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