Overview
Bryan College was founded in 1930 in Dayton, Tennessee, and named in honor of William Jennings Bryan, the statesman who prosecuted the famous 1925 Scopes 'Monkey Trial' held in the same town. Established as a Christian liberal arts institution committed to integrating faith with academics, the college has built a reputation for its conservative evangelical Protestant identity and its emphasis on a biblically-based worldview across all disciplines. It remains a small, tightly-knit institution known primarily among evangelical Christian families seeking a faith-centered undergraduate education.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Dayton, Tennessee |
| Founded | 1930 |
| Total students | 1,200 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 60% |
| Graduation rate | 55% |
| Average starting salary | $38,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $27,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,000 |
| Room & board | $9,500 |
| Average financial aid | $18,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 95% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 970-1180 |
| ACT range | 19-25 |
| Average GPA | 3.40 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- Bible and Theology
- Education
- Business Administration
- Biology
- Psychology
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.