School Description
Provided by Bryan College- DaytonA four-year undergraduate college of arts and sciences, the basic purpose of Bryan College is to educate students to become servants of Christ to make a difference in today's world. The College seeks to assist in the personal growth and development of qualified students by providing an education based upon an integrated understanding of the Bible and the liberal arts.
Approximately 1150, which includes over 700 students from 40 states and 7 foreign countries enrolled in the Dayton campus traditional program and over 400 students in graduate, distance learning, and degree completion programs. We have approximately 40 major areas of study.
Our Academic programs include Biblical Studies, Biology, Business Administration, Christian Ministry, Christian Leadership, Christian Thought, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Education, English, Exercise & Health Science, History, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Music, Politics And Government, Nursing (3-2 agreement with Vanderbilt University), Psychology, Spanish, and Theatre.
About 80% of the full-time faculty teaching in our bachelor's degree programs hold the doctorate or highest degree available in their respective fields.
We have more than 40 clubs, organizations, and opportunities where students can plug in, including Student Government; Debate Club; College Republicans; SIFE; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Ministry Council; Yearbook (The Commoner); Newspaper (Triangle); Bryan Chorale; Hilltop Players; and a number of professional and religious clubs, honor societies, and more.
Bryan's 125-acre hilltop campus is situated in Dayton, Tennessee within the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, and just forty minutes north of Chattanooga.
Bryan College- Dayton
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaBryan College is a Christian liberal arts college in Dayton, Tennessee. It was founded in the aftermath of the 1925 Scopes Trial to establish an institution of higher education that would teach Creationism.
History
During the Scopes Trial in 1925, William Jennings Bryan expressed the wish that a school might be established in Dayton, "to teach truth from a Biblical perspective" more specifically, one aligned with Bryan's Creationist beliefs. Following his death on July 26, 1925, a national memorial association was formed to establish such an institution in Bryan’s honor.
William Jennings Bryan University was chartered in 1930. Its stated purpose was to provide “for the purpose of establishing, conducting and perpetuating a university for the higher education of men and women under auspices distinctly Christian and spiritual, as a testimony to the supreme glory of the Lord Jesus Christ, and to the Divine inspiration and infallibility of the Bible,” In 1958, it was designated William Jennings Bryan College, and the name was shortened to Bryan College in 1993.
Presidents (1930-present)
- George E. Guille (1930-1931)
- Malcolm M. Lockhart (1931-1933)
- Judson A. Rudd (1933-1955)
- Theodore C. Mercer (1956-1986)
- Kenneth G. Hanna (1986-1992)
- William E. Brown (1993-2003)
- Stephen D. Livesay (2003-present)
Affiliations
Bryan College is a member of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the Appalachian College Association (ACA), and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Campus
The Bryan College campus in Dayton is in size with 14 buildings, 5 of which are dormitories.
Its association with the Scopes Trial has led to its addition as a stop along the Southeast Tennessee Religious Trail.
Accreditation and ranking
Bryan has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1969.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Interdenominational
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 588
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Bryan College- Dayton
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Foreign Languages
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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History
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History
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History
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Music
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General Music
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General Music
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Religious Education
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Biology Teacher Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Psychology Teacher Education
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Physical Fitness
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Mathematics and Computer Science
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Mathematics and Computer Science
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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General Psychology
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Psychology
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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General Computer Science
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 67% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA, NCCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference) Baseball (Appalachian Athletic Conference) Track (Appalachian Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 14,800 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,128 | 35% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 4,090 | 10% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,129 | 96% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,209 | 57% | |
Any Aid: |
96% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 76% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 49% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 540, Math: 493 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 678, Math: 640 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 74% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 21, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 29, Math: 25 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
