Bryan College Description:
Located on a 128-acre hilltop campus in Dayton, Tennessee, Bryan College is a small, private, Christian liberal arts college. The school's curriculum and principles have a biblical emphasis. Bryan College students come from 41 states and 9 countries. Students can choose from about 40 areas of study, and business is by far the most popular major (well over half of graduating students major in business). Students with strong SAT/ACT scores and a high GPA should look into Bryan's Honors Program. Perks include smaller classes, special field trips, and thesis or internship work. In athletics, the Bryan Lions compete in the NAIA Appalachian Athletic Conference. The school fields six men's and seven women's intercollegiate teams.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 52%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 3.64
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 480/ 650
- SAT Math: 480 / 620
- SAT Writing: 460 / 610
- ACT Composite: 20 / 26
- ACT English: 20 / 28
- ACT Math: 18 / 25
- ACT Writing: 6 / 8
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 1,466 (1,345 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 46% Male / 54% Female
- 81% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $20,150
- Books: $1,250 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $5,950
- Other Expenses: $2,773
- Total Cost: $27,775
Bryan College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 97%
- Bryan College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 97%
- Loans: 57%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $12,780
- Loans: $6,578
Most Popular Majors:
Business Administration, Communication Studies, Psychology
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 69%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 50%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 56%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Bryan College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.bryan.edu/383.html
"Bryan's mission is "educating students to become servants of Christ to make a difference in today's world." The College seeks to assist in the personal growth and development of qualified students by providing an education based upon an integrated understanding of the Bible and the liberal arts."
