Bryant University

Bryant University is moderately difficult to get into. Bryant University admitted 69% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 8,898 students applied to Bryant University and 6,124 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Bryant University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 2/1 and the fee for the application is $50.

Students who apply to Bryant University for fall should anticipate a decision by March 15.

Bryant University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Bryant University's admissions stats.

Bryant University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15.81%
Mean SAT Score	1213
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	19.4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2.5%
Waitlist	Yes

Bryant University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Bryant University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 1
Early Decision II	Yes	January 15	February 15
Early Action	Yes	November 15	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	March 15

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Applying Early to Bryant University?

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Bryant University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Bryant University will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Bryant University is 82%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 69%.

Bryant University accepts around 86% of early action applicants and 69% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Bryant University admitted 125 of the 153 students who applied early decision. Last year, Bryant University admitted 2,995 of the 3,481 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Bryant University Admissions

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How To Get Into Bryant University

Bryant University is a moderately difficult school to get into. Bryant University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Bryant University accepted 69% of all applicants, around 6,124 from 8,898 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Bryant University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Bryant University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Bryant University

Bryant University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Bryant University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Bryant University

What does Bryant University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Bryant University for more information on admission factors.

Bryant University Application Requirements

To apply to Bryant University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Bryant University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	3.3	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	2	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	senior year first-quarter grades, three short essay questions in place of test scores
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Bryant University?

Students admitted to Bryant University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 32.16% submitted a class rank. At Bryant University 15.81% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 45.16% were in the top 25% and 82.58% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Bryant University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	16.9%
3.75 and 3.99	16.16%
3.50 and 3.74	20.25%
3.25 and 3.49	17.52%
3.00 and 3.24	14.27%
2.50 and 2.9	13.43%
2.00 and 2.49	1.47%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Bryant University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Bryant University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 19.4% of Bryant University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2.5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Bryant University?

To be competitive with other Bryant University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1180 and 1320 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Bryant University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1320 and 25% of scored lower than 1180, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Bryant University student is 1213.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Bryant University students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 580 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Bryant University students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 580 or higher.

To be most competitive at Bryant University, you should strive to earn between 27 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Bryant University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Bryant University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.

More Information on Transferring to Bryant University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Bryant University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is May 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Bryant University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Bryant University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Bryant University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Bryant University.

Does Bryant University accept transfer credits?

✅ Bryant University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Bryant University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Bryant University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Bryant University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Bryant University?

❌ No, Bryant University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Bryant University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Bryant University is 69%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Bryant University?

✅ Bryant University's early decision acceptance rate was 82% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Bryant University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Bryant University was 86% in 2021.

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