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Bryant acceptance rate
Bryant University · Smithfield, Rhode Island · Private nonprofit · 3,194 undergraduates
Getting in has become much harder. In fall 2014 Bryant admitted 75% of applicants; in fall 2024, 65%. Women applying for fall 2024 had better odds than men: 76% were admitted, against 59% of men. Clark Atlanta University is the hardest to get into among the six schools closest to Bryant in size and selectivity (64%); Endicott College is the easiest (71%).
Acceptance rate since 2001
Show the numbers by year
| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,825 | 6,431 | 65.5% | 883 |
| 2023 | 9,506 | 6,241 | 65.7% | 948 |
| 2022 | 8,900 | 6,124 | 68.8% | 964 |
| 2021 | 6,985 | 5,142 | 73.6% | 671 |
| 2020 | 7,521 | 5,700 | 75.8% | 806 |
| 2019 | 7,633 | 5,419 | 71.0% | 854 |
| 2018 | 7,235 | 5,475 | 75.7% | 867 |
| 2017 | 7,242 | 5,285 | 73.0% | 892 |
| 2016 | 7,314 | 4,924 | 67.3% | 843 |
| 2015 | 6,705 | 4,849 | 72.3% | 908 |
| 2014 | 6,227 | 4,675 | 75.1% | 826 |
| 2013 | 6,013 | 4,603 | 76.6% | 890 |
| 2012 | 5,177 | 3,971 | 76.7% | 814 |
| 2011 | 5,177 | 3,971 | 76.7% | 814 |
| 2010 | 5,393 | 2,870 | 53.2% | 751 |
| 2009 | 6,253 | 2,822 | 45.1% | 911 |
| 2008 | 5,649 | 2,476 | 43.8% | 857 |
| 2007 | 5,656 | 2,476 | 43.8% | 867 |
| 2006 | 5,829 | 2,555 | 43.8% | 810 |
| 2005 | 4,214 | 2,430 | 57.7% | 822 |
| 2004 | 3,879 | 2,444 | 63.0% | 761 |
| 2003 | 3,910 | 2,320 | 59.3% | 778 |
| 2002 | 3,013 | 2,155 | 71.5% | 712 |
| 2001 | 3,002 | 2,152 | 71.7% | 712 |
Applications and offers
Acceptance rate for women and men
| Fall 2024 | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,623 | 2,755 | 76.0% |
| Men | 6,200 | 3,675 | 59.3% |
SAT, ACT and test policy
- Test scores in admission
- Considered if submitted (test-optional)
- SAT reading and writing
- 610 to 660 (middle 50% of enrolled students)
- SAT math
- 580 to 670
- ACT composite
- 27 to 28
Colleges similar to Bryant
The six private nonprofit four-year colleges closest to Bryant in acceptance rate and undergraduate enrollment.
| College | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | 64% | $38,626 | $46,867 |
| Endicott College Beverly, MA | 71% | $39,219 | $77,059 |
| Stonehill College Easton, MA | 66% | $36,082 | $84,633 |
| Merrimack College North Andover, MA | 70% | $39,219 | $74,412 |
| Salve Regina University Newport, RI | 68% | $36,528 | $73,336 |
| Siena University Loudonville, NY | 69% | $33,934 | $80,879 |
Admissions counts are first-time, first-year applicants reported by Bryant to IPEDS for each fall term (2001 to 2024), read from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Test score ranges and policy come from the College Scorecard. College Scorecard data updated November 2, 2026. How these figures are built · Bryant on College Scorecard