1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917

Founded in 1863, Bryant University has a strong heritage in educational excellence. Over 3,500 students attend Bryant University and come from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The college grants Bachelor's and Master's degrees in two colleges: The College of arts and sciences, and the College of business. Small class sizes and a low student to teacher ratio offers students an individualized education tailored to their specific goals and needs. At Bryant, almost 100 percent of the faculty hold doctorate degrees in their field of Expertise, many from regionally and nationally ranked educational institutions from around the globe.

Bryant University continues to expand to meet the rising demands of its increasing enrollment. Recently, this college in Rhode Island added a variety of new majors, including Bryant Global Studies, History, Literary and Cultural Studies, and Politics and Law. To meet the needs of working professionals, Bryant has a highly acclaimed Graduate School of business, as well as a development center geared toward providing academic advice and guidance to working professionals that are pursuing a higher degree at Bryant University.

Bryant University has been an active community member as well, providing an extensive list of services and outreach programs for the Smithfield community and beyond. The Institute for Family Enterprise, for instance, helps family businesses in the area operate efficiently; the Rhode Island Export Assistance Center aids retail-driven companies survive in a global market. The involvement in community outreach also allows Bryant University students to apply their academic skills in a real-world setting.

The most impressive of Bryant University's academic programs is its newly initiated Confucius Institute, the result of a joint project to promote global diversity on campus, and to promote an understanding of the Chinese culture. The institute provides outreach services to the community, and serves as an academic and cultural epicenter for the Bryant University learning community.

Quick Facts:

Nearly 40,000 alumni call Bryant University their Alma mater.

Bryant University has over 20 athletic sports teams that compete at the Division II level. It also offers a variety of intramural sports and programs.

Bryant University faculty have been published in a number of national media, including Forbes.com, and The Wall Street Journal.

Almost 99% of graduating students find jobs in their chosen field within six months of graduation.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Bryant College in the top 20 in its list of America's Best Colleges. The school is also included in Barron's "Best Buys in College Education," and the Princeton Review as one of the top 361 colleges in the nation.

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