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Bryan College-Dayton

Dayton, TN · Town · 814 students
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$20,614
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
53%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$54,434
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the foothills of the Tennessee Valley, Bryan College is a private Christian liberal arts institution best known for its historic founding in 1930 following the Scopes Trial and its unwavering commitment to a "Christ Above All" worldview. Prospective students will find highly regarded academic programs in Business Administration, Education, and the biological sciences, all designed to integrate biblical truth with rigorous career preparation. The close-knit campus culture offers a vibrant student experience centered on personal faculty mentorship, weekly chapel services, and competitive NAIA athletics, making it a unique destination for those seeking deep spiritual growth alongside academic excellence.

Location
Dayton, TN, 37321 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
104 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$19,800
Housing & food (on campus)$9,000
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$31,250
Average net price$20,614
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$19,800
Housing & food (on campus)$9,000
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$31,250
Average net price$20,614
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.bryan.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Bryan College-Dayton’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$21,700
Fees$1,500
Housing$5,650
Food$3,900
Total published by the school$31,250
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$19,500
$30–48k
$19,904
$48–75k
$21,807
$75–110k
$20,655
$110k+
$21,035
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
53%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
45%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
54% graduated · 33% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,559
10 yrs after entry$54,434
Debt
Median at graduation$23,000
Monthly payment$244
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$20.5k
90th percentile$27,138
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs, $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 51%Women 49%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$42,164
Independent
34%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
20%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,559
After 10 yrs
$54,434
Business Administration, Management and Operations27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas19
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness18
Psychology, General15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11
Biology, General8
Engineering, General7
Biopsychology4
Music4
Finance and Financial Management Services4
History4
English Language and Literature, General3
Religious Education3
Criminal Justice and Corrections3
Communication and Media Studies2
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$9M
Full-time faculty
30%
Faculty salary
$5,751/mo
Teaching spend
$5,156
per student
Federal loans
34%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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