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Bryant University

Bryant University
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917-1284

Official telephone: (401) 232-6000
Fax number: (401) 232-6319
Website: www.bryant.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 3,459
Full-time undergraduates: 3,379
Part-time undergraduates: 80
Total graduate students: 211
Full-time graduate students: 118
Part-time graduate students: 93
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 88%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.8% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.5% Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
72.9% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.0% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
8.3% Nonresident Alien
2.4% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.6% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.0% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.6% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
73.1% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.1% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
7.6% Nonresident Alien
2.3% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 435 acres
City or town school is located in: Smithfield
Population of city/town: 21,430
Nearest major city: Providence
Distance of nearest major city: 12 miles
Population of nearest major city: 177,994
Online campus map: www.bryant.edu/about/
visit-campus/
campus-map.htm

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (75%)
  • women's dorms (7%)
  • special housing for disabled students (8%)
  • other housing including International business, gender-neutral, designated singles, and Honors housing. (10%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 94%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 81%
Percent of students who live off campus: 19%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 88%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: yes
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 574
Other computer facilities/services: Wireless network. All entering students receive a laptop.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Financial markets center. Media-intensive classroom. Study rooms. Internet cafe.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Academic innovation and interfaith centers.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, job bank, shadowing program, resource library, career fair, workshops, special topic programs.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, ; interpreter and special transportation provided on an individual basis.
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 90%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 5
Percent of men who join fraternities: 5%
Number of social sororities on campus: 4
Percent of women who join sororities: 11%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Archway, published weekly
Number of honor societies: 13
Total number of registered organizations: 105
Campus-based religious organizations:
Catholic Campus Ministry, Hillel, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Campus Ministry, Protestant Campus Ministry, Venue
Minority student organizations:
Alliance for Women's Awareness, Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, Spanish Cultural Organization, Her Campus, Italian-American Association, Multicultural Student Union
International student organizations:
Francophones de Bryant University, Global China Connection, International Student Org., Model United Nations, Student Experiences Abroad Club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Accounting Association, Actuarial Association, Economic Student Association, Marketing Association, Psychology Association, Gamers, Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization, Communication Society, DECA, Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, Finance Association, International Business Association, Legal Studies Society, National Association of Black Accountants, Society for Human Resources Management, Society of Global Supply Chain Management, aDvANCEd Evolution Dance Team, Anime & Literature Society, Bottom Line, Debaters, Dragon Dance Team, Fashion Forum, jazz ensemble, mock trial, Players, Singers, chamber ensemble, Enactus, Velocity Dance Team, Bulldog Dancers, Bryant Jams, Student Arts and Speaker Series, Student Programming Board, Bryant Pride, Greek Leadership, Interfraternity Council, Linked Through Leadership, Office of Campus Engagement, Panhellenic Council, Senior Class Committee, Student Alumni Association, Bulldog Nation, Commuter Connection, GAMMA, Health Education Awareness Leaders, Order of Omega, Podium, 2015 Orientation Leaders, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bryant, CALO, Circle Up, Colleges Against Cancer, ESCAPE, One Campaign, Wishful Thinking; technology and applied analytics, cheerleading, hockey, outdoor adventure, ski and snowboard, badminton, fishing, golf, riding, running, squash, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, crew, rugby, wrestling, and TV/media production clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Bill Smith,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Bethany Wandyes,
Compliance Coordinator/SWA
School colors: black, gold, and white
School mascot: Bulldogs
Athletic conference memberships: Northeast Conference (Division I)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNCAA Div. I
Men's basketballyesNCAA Div. II
Men's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. I
Men's footballyesNCAA Div. I
Men's golfyesNCAA Div. I
Men's lacrosseyesNCAA Div. I
Men's socceryesNCAA Div. I
Men's swimmingyesNCAA Div. I
Men's tennisyesNCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (indoor)yesNCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (outdoor)yesNCAA Div. I
Women's basketballyesNCAA Div. I
Women's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. I
Women's field hockeyyesNCAA Div. I
Women's lacrosseyesNCAA Div. I
Women's socceryesNCAA Div. I
Women's softballyesNCAA Div. I
Women's swimmingyesNCAA Div. I
Women's tennisyesNCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (indoor)yesNCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (outdoor)yesNCAA Div. I
Women's volleyballyesNCAA Div. I
Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 25%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 25%
Athletic facilities:
athletic fields, baseball and softball complex, gymnasium, natatorium, recreation and wellness center, rugby field, sports arena, stadium, weight room
Intramural/Recreational sports:
badminton, basketball, corn hole tournament, dodgeball, field hockey, flag football, floor hockey, football, handball, horseshoes, Kan Jam, kickball, lacrosse, pickleball, powderpuff football, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Wiffle ball
Club sports for men:
bowling, cheerleading, dance, ice hockey, karate, racquetball, rugby, squash, tennis, ultimate Frisbee
Club sports for women:
bowling, cheerleading, crew, dance, karate, racquetball, rugby, squash, tennis, ultimate Frisbee

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Warwick (22 miles)
Nearest other airport: Boston (50 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Providence (12 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Providence (12 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: fair
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 18% immediately, 21% within one year of graduation, 30% within 5 years of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Boston College, Boston University, Bryant University, Northeastern University, Providence College, Roger Williams Law School, Southern New Hampshire University, Suffolk Law School, University of Rhode Island.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 78% within six months of graduation, 87% within one year of graduation, 99% within two years of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Amica Insurance, Boston Celtics, Citizens Bank, CVS, Deloitte & Touch,LLP, DiSanto,Priest & Co., EMC Corporation, Ernst & Young, FactSet Research Systems, FedEx Freight, Fidelity Investments, Hanover Insurance, Hartford Insurance Group, John Hancock, JP Morgan Chase, Liberty Mutual, Mercer, Northwestern Mutual Financial Networks, Pepsi Bottling Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Raytheon, Ross Stores, State Street Corporation, Target, TD Bank, Textron, TJX, Towers Watson, Travelers, United Technologies, W.B. Mason, Wolfe & Co.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • David M Beirne, Chairman, Fantex Holdings, Inc.
  • Robert Brown, Head of Institutional Fixed Income, Fidelity Investments
  • Diane Kazarian, Partner-Assurance, National Financial Services Leader, PwC.

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