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Bryant at a Glance

Location:
Smithfield, RI
Setting:
Rural
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$32,106
Out-of-State Tuition:
$32,106
Room & Board:
$12,215
Full-Time Undergrads:
3,254
Part-Time Undergrads:
132
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.bryant.edu
Admissions Website:
admission.bryant.edu
Financial Aid Website:
admission.bryant.edu/FinancialAid
Application Deadline:
February 1
Acceptance Rate:
53 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1570–1820
Average ACT Scores:
23–27

Best Things

  • Beautiful (and clean) campus
  • A great sense of community
  • Academics and educational opportunities
  • The parties
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Worst Things

  • Too many curriculum requirements/not enough "fun" classes
  • Not enough diversity
  • The food
  • Cliquey-ness and gossip
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Bryant provides a well-rounded education, a tight-knit community, and plenty of opportunities to thrive academically and socially. The University’s academic programs help to prepare students for the real world by requiring all business students to minor in a liberal art, and vice-versa. International experiences and education are also highly emphasized, with opportunities such as Sophomore International Experience and study abroad. Bryant faculty hold the highest degrees in their fields and bring a wealth of research and real-world experience to the classroom. Although it takes a lot of hard work and effort to do well here academically, it is well worth it to graduate with an education you can feel proud of.

There are more than 70 clubs and organizations and plenty of programs and activities to keep students involved and meeting new people throughout their four years at Bryant. Although some students complain about the “bubble-like” atmosphere created by the isolated campus, the majority love the strong sense of community Bryant offers. While students can be cliquey at times, nearly everyone is friendly and supportive, and with shopping areas and several large cities not far from campus, students can easily escape the “bubble” whenever they like. Campus is gorgeous, with striking architecture and beautiful landscaping, and students have access to state-of-the-art facilities. So, although we might complain at times, most students agree that given the choice to do it all over again, we’d still choose Bryant.

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Local Atmosphere at Bryant University

collegegirl6230

Mathematics & Statistics '13

3.8
B+

Smithfield Is a Small Town, but a Pleasant One!

Lincoln Mall is right up the street, and so are the Smithfield Crossings. There is a good amount of nearby restaurants and stores, as well as movie theaters. Downtown Providence is just a short ride away, which can provide cultural events and attractions. Also, Boston is less than an hour away. I personally like being removed from the busy city life since it's much more peaceful and quaint.

May 22, 2012

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Campus Strictness at Bryant University

collegegirl6230

Mathematics & Statistics '13

3.5
B

Don't Live on Campus but It Seems Fairly Easy to Get Away With Drinking/Drugs

From what I see, so many people drink and party till they black out, with most being under 21. I guess DPS can only do so much, plus most have fake IDs anyway. I see people being caught in the DPS log all the time, but not enough! I know people who take performance enhancers and smoke weed and haven't been caught.

May 22, 2012

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Athletics at Bryant University

collegegirl6230

Mathematics & Statistics '13

3.8
B+

Recently Became 1St Division, Improving

Bryant recently moved up to 1st division, so school spirit seems to be higher. However, some teams (such as men's basketball) still struggle and don't garner too much outside attention. I'm not a big sports person so I'm not the best judge of this area. I know that the facilities are great and updated (indoors and outdoors) and there are countless club/intramural sports as well.

May 22, 2012

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User rating for Bryant University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 321 user reviews.

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