About Bryan College-Dayton

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 Rate41%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range955-1349
ACT Range21-26

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”
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”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    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 - 11/21/2024

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 - 07/03/2021

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 - 06/05/2020

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 - 02/18/2020

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.

Bryan College-Dayton FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Bryan College-Dayton?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Bryan College-Dayton is 41%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. 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?

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  3. 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.

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  4. What kind of person should attend this school?

    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.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is blend of ages, cultures, races and experience.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are dedicated, involved, and motivated students.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Nothing, I was pretty well informed...

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The fun

    Read all 10 answers

  9. 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.

    Read all 9 answers

  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    They are always there to help at anytime.

    Read all 8 answers

  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    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.

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  12. What's unique about your campus?

    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.

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  13. 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.

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  14. What do students complain about most?

    My school has two complaints that I hear more than others and those are: We need better parking and I wish we had better food.

    Read all 1 answers

  15. What's the Greek scene like?

    There is no Greek scene at Bryan.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

52%

female

48%

male

1,349

Total Undergrad Enrollment

132

Total Grad Students

22%

Out-Of-State

75%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

50%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
84%

TUITION & AID

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. While 53% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$24,450

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,250

Books and Supplies

$6,990

Room and Board

32,690

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$12,657
$30 - $48K
$12,993
$48 - $75K
$16,648
$75 - $110K
$18,510
$110K & UP
$20,011

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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