School Overview

Geographical location: Located in the New England region on the east coast of the United States, in Smithfield, Rhode Island, adjacent to metropolises such as Boston and New York, with convenient transportation, students can access rich cultural, commercial and employment resources.

School History: Founded in 1863, its predecessor was the National Business School, founded by Henry Bryant and Henry Stratton. After many developments and changes, it merged with the Rhode Island School of Business in 1916, was renamed the Bryant School of Business Administration in 1935, became a non-profit organization in 1949, established a graduate business school in 1969, moved to Smithfield in 1971, and was officially renamed Bryant University in 2004.

Campus size: The campus covers an area of ​​435 acres, about 2,600 acres, with a beautiful environment and modern facilities. It is rated as one of the top five safest university campuses in the United States.

School nature and ranking: It is a private comprehensive university. It was not listed in the "2025QS World University Rankings" released on June 5, 2025, but in the 2024 "U.S. News & World Report", Bryant University ranked 6th in the "Northern Regional University", and its online MBA program ranked 1st in student services and technology. .

Academic situation

Professional settings: There are business schools, liberal arts colleges, and health and behavioral science colleges, offering undergraduate and master's degree programs, covering accounting, finance, marketing, economics, biology, chemistry, media studies, education, psychology and other fields.

Teaching resources and faculty: It has abundant teaching resources, such as modern facilities such as the George E. Bello Information Technology Center. The faculty is strong, and the teachers not only have solid professional knowledge, but also have rich teaching and practical experience, and can provide students with high-quality education and teaching. For example, the school has outstanding scholars like Professor Yang Hong, who founded the US-China Institute, served as a senior researcher at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study and the Department of Earth and Space at Harvard University, and won many scientific research awards.

Teaching characteristics: Focus on the combination of theory and practice, and emphasize the cultivation of students' practical operation ability and problem-solving ability. Through internships, case analysis, project practice and other methods, students can apply what they have learned to practical scenarios. At the same time, the school also incorporates the concept of globalization to cultivate students' international vision and cross-cultural communication skills, so that students can adapt to the global business and social environment.

Student Life

Accommodation: The school provides students with a variety of accommodation options, including traditional dormitories and modern apartment-style accommodation. Dormitory life not only provides students with convenient living conditions, but also promotes communication and interaction among students.

Food: There are multiple canteens and restaurants on campus, providing a rich and diverse selection of food to meet the taste needs of different students.

Clubs and Activities: There are 106 student clubs and organizations, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports, public welfare and other aspects. Students can participate in corresponding club activities according to their interests and hobbies, expand their social circles, and cultivate teamwork spirit and leadership skills. In addition, the school will also hold various cultural activities, academic lectures, sports competitions, etc. to enrich students' extracurricular life.

Sports activities: It is a first-level sports school under the American University Athletic Association. The school's sports teams have performed well in various sports events. Students can participate in or watch various sports competitions, such as basketball, football, baseball, track and field, etc., to feel the charm of sports competition and enhance their physical fitness and team honor.

Admission situation

Admission requirements: Undergraduate applications require students to submit high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, standardized test scores and other materials. The school focuses on students' academic performance, comprehensive qualities and personal potential, and is more attractive to students with excellent grades, unique talents and rich extracurricular activities. Graduate applications require relevant undergraduate degrees, transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, GRE or GMAT scores, etc. Some majors may also have specific prerequisite course requirements.

Admission ratio: Bryant University's admission ratio is relatively moderate. The specific data varies depending on the major and application year, but overall the school is committed to selecting students with potential and who are in line with the school's educational philosophy.