Description
Whether they’re in the classroom, at a research facility, or performing with a student ensemble, students at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee, explore ideas and the world from a Christian perspective.
Academics at Bryan include bachelor’s degrees in Christian-oriented subjects such as Christian Ministry, Pastoral Ministry and Youth Ministry. Additional areas of study include:
- Business Management
- Education
- Human Resources
- Musical Theatre
- Film and Media
- Literature
- Classical Studies
- Psychology
Additional programs include a Nursing degree operated in collaboration with Vanderbilt University, an adult degree option and a master’s degree in Business Administration.
In addition to learning all subjects in the context of Christianity, research is also Christian-based. The Center for Origins Research, for example, undertakes research activities in creationist-based Biology, Biogeography and related fields. The Center for Law and Public Policy also examines such issues as ethics from a Christian perspective.
Student life activities include opportunities to perform with music groups, write for the school newspaper or act with the school drama club. There are also a number of religious and academic groups and clubs.
Eligible Bryan students receive some form of financial aid, which may include grants, loans, work-study assignments and scholarships.
Those who are interested in applying for admission may fill out an application online. Prospective students are also encouraged to either visit the campus or speak with a school representative prior to applying.
Quick Facts
Location
Southeast
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Interdenominational
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$17,860
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,860
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
1,148
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,036
- Freshman Class
- 191
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 1,148
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 90%
- Graduate
- 10%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 57%
- Men
- 43%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 5%
- Caucasian
- 90%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 3%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%