Campus & Student Life at Bryant University

Home to about 3,281 undergraduates in 2020, Bryant is a small, private university located in Smithfield, Rhode Island. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Bryant offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Bryant can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Bryant Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Bryant Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Bryant Disability Services.

Bryant for the Military

While not a "service academy", Bryant does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Bryant Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Bryant for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Bryant University

Bryant offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Bryant University

Bryant has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,281 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,255 (99.2%). Part-time attendance was 26 (0.8%).

Bryant University is Ranked #852 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Bryant is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Bryant #852 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Bryant by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Bryant Diversity Guide.

Bryant University Competes in the NCAA

Bryant has a total of 593 student athletes, 372 men and 221 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Bryant University Athletics