Bryan College

Bryan College Overview

Bryan College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Dayton, Tennessee. Bryan College was founded in 1930 and now enrolls around 1,480 students a year, including 1,241 undergrads. Bryan College offers on-campus housing for up to 650 students. The majority of students live on campus. On the weekends, about 50% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Bryan College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Bryan College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Bryan College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Bryan College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Bryan College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Bryan College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Bryan College on the Student Life page.

2021 Bryan College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	55%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	14%
Tuition	$16,900
Percent of Need Met	0%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$15,738

Is Bryan College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Bryan College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Bryan College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Bryan College. Around 55% of applicants get into Bryan College each year. Last year, 985 students applied to Bryan College and 542 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Bryan College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Bryan College, around 66% return for their sophomore year. Around 49% of students who started at Bryan College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Bryan College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Recent Bryan College grads have an average starting salary of $30,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Bryan College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Bryan College meets 0% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $15,738 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $28,857 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Bryan College. Based on this information, how does Bryan College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Bryan College a good school for you?

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Where is Bryan College Located?

Bryan College is located in the small town setting of Dayton, Tennessee.

If you want to see Bryan College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 27 to Dayton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lovell Field.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Bryan College and Dayton are like without leaving home.

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