Private business-focused university in Rhode Island with 163 years of innovation and top 1% ROI.
Bryant University operates three colleges: the College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. All undergraduate business majors complete one of 27 liberal arts minors, while arts and sciences students complete a business minor, creating an interdisciplinary approach. The university offers 30+ undergraduate majors including Accounting, Data Science, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, and Healthcare Management, plus graduate programs including MBAs and certificates. The Advanced Applied Analytics Center, John H. Chafee Center for International Business, and U.S.-China Institute support specialized research and learning.
The 428-acre Smithfield campus, donated by Tupperware inventor Earl Tupper in 1967, features modern facilities including the George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology, Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center (donated by Fidelity Investments in 2022), and the Ronald K. and Kati C. Machtley Interfaith Center. Residential life guarantees housing for all four years, with 87% of students living on campus. The university hosts over 100 student-run clubs and 25 NCAA Division I athletic programs (Bulldogs, America East Conference). The iconic Bryant Archway, relocated from the original Providence campus, remains a cherished campus landmark.
Undergraduate admission pathways include Early Decision I (November 1 deadline), Early Action (November 15), and Regular Decision (February 1). The university welcomes first-year, transfer, and international students. Graduate programs offer flexible formats including on-campus, online, and self-paced options with priority deadlines in July. Admitted class profiles and financial aid information are available on the admissions portal.
Bryant graduates achieve exceptional career outcomes: 98% are employed or in graduate school within six months, with a median starting salary of $77,000 (Class 2025). The university ranks in the top 1% nationally for return on investment (Georgetown CEW study), with a 20-year NPV of $1.1 million. LinkedIn ranks Bryant 38th nationally for job placement and career success, and top 5 for internships and recruiter demand. The university is recognized for innovation, ranking #16 most innovative school by U.S. News 2026.