Founded in 1930, Bryan College-Dayton. is a Private college. Located in Tennessee, which is a city setting in Tennessee, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,349 full time undergraduate students, and 132 full time graduate students.
The Bryan College-Dayton Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 48 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Bryan College-Dayton include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
41%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
35
SAT Range
955-1349
ACT Range
21-26
Admissions at are considered More Selective, with ,16% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
80% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 48% were in the top quarter, and 20% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Bryan College-Dayton.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
71%
“We know about current events and vote”
29%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
29%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
71%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
14%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
43%
“We bought the gear”
43%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
43%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
43%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
14%
“They keep regular office hours”
86%
“They”re always available”
86%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
14%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
57%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
29%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
14%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
57%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
43%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
71%
“We know about current events and vote”
29%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
29%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
71%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
14%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
43%
“We bought the gear”
43%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
43%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
43%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
14%
“They keep regular office hours”
86%
“They”re always available”
86%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
14%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
39 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
25 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
40 Students rated campus food 3.6 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
41 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
41 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 76 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
41 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
41 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
41 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.
Bryan College-Dayton REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Bryan College-Dayton?
12 Students rated Bryan College-Dayton
Katherine
I believe it is a lovely place with excellent teachers and a pleasant atmosphere. Additionally, the staff is very helpful. The campus is situated on a hill in Dayton, it is beautiful and is surrounded by forests. Due to this, the campus is not full of the sound of a city. The faculty truly pours into you spiritually and gives you a challenging education! Everyone I have met there is very nice and willing to help with problems I have had with school or tech. Each time I email any of my teachers they respond within 24 hours with a helpful response. When I turn in any of my assignments, they will give me good and helpful feedback on them. Everyone is devoted to helping each other grow academically. Everyone there is even more invested in growing each other in their Christian faith. Bryan's culture is centered on collaboration and devoted to helping one another. This dedication is observed through both academics and Christian faith. It is uplifting to me and brings me joy in this environment. Everyone I talk to is always kind and willing to help or make workarounds when there are problems! Everyone is so kind and kind to me at college! I am very thankful that God put me in this college!
Kaitlyn
I attended Bryan starting in 2015 as a freshmen. My first year was amazing and I loved it. However, after my first year the campus became incredibly toxic and continued getting worse. All staff had favorites, students were nice to your face but terrible behind your back. I loaded up on credits in order to graduate early to leave that environment. If you met me today after attending school with me you’d realize I’m a completely different person because I’m no longer in that environment. The academics aren’t challenging, I graduated with a 3.2 without studying for a single class. Diversity is lacking and it shows. If you aren’t a perfect, innocent Christian or an athlete you’re going to have a hard time due to favoritism and cliques. If I could go back and do it over, I would’ve went to another school in a heartbeat.
Fabian
Bryan is a school that just makes you feel welcome and at home so to speak. They treat you very well and make you feel like your apart of something. Bryan is also Christian orientated so it brings one closer to their beliefs which I absolutely admire.
Katie
I am so appreciative of Bryan College. They have made life so much easier by always being available to assist me in any way. This includes teachers, advisors, and anyone else you may think of. Bryan College truly wants to help people receive a higher education.
Ashton
My overall opinion of Bryan is that it is a well rounded and Christ centered school. From what I have seen, the majority of the students attending are there to glorify Christ and to learn. The academic and athletic communities are both very kind, honest, and are always there for you. The faculty and professors can easily be reached and the coaches are there to help you grow and connect in community as well as grow in Jesus.
Anna
I LOVE Bryan College. I understand it is not a perfect school. However, I think it is a place that fosters community. The professors genuinely care about me as an individual and it is a place where if you're trying to make friends you'll find them. I am a part of the leadership and culture department as an intern this year. Something special about this brach is it is fostering groups of students who do not just complain about things they don't like but genuinely step in to make a positive difference in our campus culture. Cultivating these types of students is a powerful thing for our campus and I'm looking forward to what the coming years will look like.
Audrey
A wonderful school with faith based academics and phenomenal professors. In particular, a worldview class that I took this year has helped to shape my life for the better. In learning about God, the Bible, the nature of man, and the views of other religions, I was able to find Christ and develop a passion for learning.
Kimberly
Bryan College is a great school; it has it's problems like any school does. The facilities need work, and you can get sick of the food, but the people and the atmosphere is irreplaceable. The dorms have a nice homey feel, though they need some renovations. The professors at Bryan are always there to help you accomplish your homework and mentor you through any hardships.
Allie
Bryan College has an environment different than any that I have ever known. There is such a feeling of community that just overwhelms you.
This year, there has been a lot of heart break and rough times that my school has faced. We started the year off with a scandal. Then in the beginning of the new semester, our school faced heartbreak as a fellow student had untimingly passed away. I saw my school come together as a family. Administration, professors, and students came together to grieve the loss of one of our own.
There wasn’t a single person that felt alone in their heart break.
Bryan College is more than just about what we learn in the classroom. Jesus is everywhere in campus. From “Christ Above All” on the entrance to the campus, to the Prayers led by professors as they begin their class.
Christ is exemplified and love is shown, all while we gain the knowledge that we need to go and make the world a better place and show every soul Jesus.
Jordan
I love this college. I was terrified of what my college experience would be like, but when I came here, I was flooded with people who wanted to make friends, build community, and help each other in our lifelong goals. the faculty and staff are always available to help not only with academics, but also everyday life.
Katlin
Bryan College is an over-all tremendous experience! I love the small classes sizes (less than 60, and in many upper classes less than 20-30 depending on the major), and the atmosphere of learning. The teachers are engaging and always have an "Open door" policy. Many even reach out to students or go out to lunch with them on request. The materials are fast-paced, yet thorough; demanding yet applicable to every aspect of life. Especially the staff and facility, however many of the students as well are passionate for learning. Questioning and discussing with an open yet eager mind makes for the most intriguing conversations.
The dormitories are very nice with lots of space and roommates pair based on many compatibility factors. Food is also a good feature as the choices vary often and the quality is more than adequate.
Abigail
I love being here at Bryan it has definitely became my home away from home. The faculty is very involved with students both in class and outside of class. They get to know us as people and genuinely care about our success in life, many of them keep up with alumni.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Bryan College-Dayton is 41%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I believe that choosing a college depends both on one's values. one is more dedicated to school work and strives for a successful future, they should look for a school who's values match that. However, if one wants to pay thousands of dollars to party, skip class, and pay off student loans until they're retired, well, there are plenty of schools that offer that kind of education.
Tere are schools that offer both a good education and an exciting social life. These are the kind of schools where memories are created and life-long friends made. Schools where education is priority, and offered by professors who care and love what they do.
This is a decision that changes the rest of one's life. What do you choose?
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
Although small schools have positive aspects such as making close friends, sometimes this atmosphere provides for people being in one another's business. Sometimes people at this school portray that they are better than others, but it just depends on what kind of personality you have as to whether you can take it or not.
Christian. It's very Christian based, so if that bothers you then it's probably not a good idea to apply here. I love it. I've grown up in church all my life, so it's pretty cool to me to go to school with people who most of them have the same religious values as me. If you're not Christian, or you just don't believe in anything then it would probably be ok for you to come here. It could change your mind on your beliefs and you could get yourself on the right path. Thanks.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
Someone who is looking for a big school where they can just blend in. If you aren't interested in living for Christ and interacting with other believers, you probably won't like Bryan.
Bryan College is known for it's rich heritage of training young people to view and interact with the world in a way that maintains a biblical perspective. This idea of pursuing a Christian worldview was established at the forming of the institution, which is in keeping with the ideas of the man who inspired the college, William Jennings Bryan. If asked what Bryan stands for, most students would answer with community in addition to worldview. Thanks to the small size to the campus, there is a sense of community that is hard to find in many colleges.
The atmosphere and community among students is definitely the best thing about Bryan College. Because of its small size, students get to know each other really well, and there's always a friend to sit with in the cafeteria or in chapel. Also, cliques aren't as prevelant as in high school or some other small colleges. The friendships and relationships formed among students and with professors are invaluable, and they make the college experience much more fulfilling and enjoyable.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing about my school is our current President, Steven Livesay, who refuses to listen to his faculty and students and instead has his own agenda.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
95% of students attending Bryan College-Dayton receive some sort of financial aid.
40% were awarded federal grants.53%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
