More selective than 67% of Rhode Island colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Bryant University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Bryant University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Bryant University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 660 |
| SAT math | 580 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1190 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Bryant University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 65% | 610–660 | 580–670 | 27–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 66% | 580–670 | 580–670 | 28–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Bryant University compared with other Rhode Island colleges?
Bryant University has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 10 Rhode Island colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | 5% | 96% | $25,184 |
| 2 | Rhode Island School of Design | 19% | 89% | $50,507 |
| 3 | Providence College | 51% | 86% | $48,523 |
| 4 | Bryant University | 65% | 80% | $41,219 |
| 5 | New England Institute of Technology | 67% | 60% | $36,483 |
| 6 | Salve Regina University | 68% | 77% | $36,967 |
| 7 | University of Rhode Island | 72% | 73% | $21,440 |
| 8 | Roger Williams University | 88% | 69% | $37,999 |
| 9 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | 88% | 55% | $31,027 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Rhode Island colleges →
Who enrolls at Bryant University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Bryant University admissions questions
What is the Bryant University acceptance rate?
Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,241 of 9,506 applicants were admitted.
Does Bryant University require the SAT or ACT?
Bryant University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Bryant University?
The middle 50% of Bryant University enrolled first-year students scored 1190–1330 on the SAT and 27–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Bryant University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (948 of 6,241).
Is Bryant University getting harder to get into?
Bryant University accepted 65% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 66% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Bryant University overview