Christian college founded after the Scopes trial, offering 50+ undergraduate majors and graduate degrees in East Tennessee.
Bryan College offers over 50 fields of study at the undergraduate level, along with associate degrees, master's degrees, and a Doctorate of Business Administration. The college established the Vogel School of Engineering in 2018, enabling students to pursue degrees in mechanical or civil engineering. In 2021, the Clara Ward School of Nursing was founded. Adult and Graduate Studies programs serve part-time learners with online and onsite options. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1969.
The 128-acre hilltop campus in Dayton, Tennessee, features six public buildings, five residence halls, and 12 townhouses within walking distance of downtown Dayton and the historic Rhea County Courthouse. The college maintains an on-campus physical therapy clinic. Bryan competes in 17 intercollegiate varsity sports through the NAIA's Appalachian Athletic Conference, with teams known as the Lions. The campus is a stop on the Southeast Tennessee Religious Trail due to its connection to the Scopes trial.
Bryan College accepts applications for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The college offers pathways for traditional students, transfer students, dual enrollment participants, and online learners. Admissions counselors are available to assist homeschool students, military personnel, veterans, and first responders. The application process is described as quick, easy, and free.
Bryan College was founded in 1930 following the 1925 Scopes trial in Dayton, Tennessee. William Jennings Bryan expressed a wish for a school to teach from a Christian perspective before his death in July 1925. The college was originally chartered as William Jennings Bryan University, renamed William Jennings Bryan College in 1958, and shortened to Bryan College in 1993. The institution's motto is 'Christ Above All,' reflecting its commitment to Christian higher education.