Bryant University Acceptance Rate
Smithfield, Rhode Island · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,506
- Admitted
- 6,241
- Yield
- 15.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Bryant University's acceptance rate has fallen from 75.1% in 2014–15 to 65.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,227 to 9,506 (+53%) over that period.
Its 65.7% rate makes Bryant University more selective than about 69% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 10 tracked Rhode Island schools, it is more selective than about 60%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (71.5% for women vs 61.9% for men, a 9.6-point gap). Bryant University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 15.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,227 | 4,675 | 75.1% | 826 |
| 2015–16 | 6,705 | 4,849 | 72.3% | 908 |
| 2016–17 | 7,314 | 4,924 | 67.3% | 843 |
| 2017–18 | 7,242 | 5,285 | 73% | 892 |
| 2018–19 | 7,235 | 5,475 | 75.7% | 867 |
| 2019–20 | 7,633 | 5,419 | 71% | 854 |
| 2020–21 | 7,521 | 5,700 | 75.8% | 806 |
| 2021–22 | 6,985 | 5,142 | 73.6% | 671 |
| 2022–23 | 8,900 | 6,124 | 68.8% | 964 |
| 2023–24 | 9,506 | 6,241 | 65.7% | 948 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,729 | 2,665 | 71.5% |
| Men | 5,777 | 3,576 | 61.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–670 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 580–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–32 | 2% |
How Bryant University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Bryant University's acceptance rate?
Bryant University's acceptance rate is 65.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,241 admitted of 9,506 applicants).
Is Bryant University test optional?
Bryant University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Bryant University?
Bryant University received 9,506 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,241.
What SAT score do you need for Bryant University?
Admitted students at Bryant University typically scored 580–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Bryant University getting harder to get into?
Bryant University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.1% in 2014–15 to 65.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.bryant.edu/.