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Bryan College-Dayton

#1746 in US ranking Dayton, TN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$33,000
Tuition & fees
$22,350
Avg. aid
$7,934
Receiving aid
99%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Median salary
$41,243
1 yr after graduation

What does Bryan College-Dayton offer in terms of athletics?

Bryan College's varsity teams, known as the Lions, compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or NAIA, and the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, cross-country, golf, and track and field are among the sports associated with the college's athletics offerings.

Varsity participation generally involves team selection, scheduled competition, and a substantial time commitment. It should not be confused with a recreational club or an informal game. Students interested in a specific varsity team should check its current roster and recruiting requirements; those interested in less formal play should ask student life what club, intramural, or recreational activities are active in the term they plan to attend.

What student groups and Associations are available at Bryan College-Dayton?

Bryan College students have opportunities to join service, academic, and recreational groups. Reported examples include Enactus, PALS, Neighbor2Neighbor, SSTOP, and a Swing Dancing Club. These names illustrate the range of activities, although a group's activity level can change from year to year.

Campus information also identifies student theater and choral participation, as well as a student-run newspaper. Students who want a particular organization should check the current student-life roster, meeting schedule, and recognition status rather than assume that an older listing means the group is presently meeting. Participation can offer a way to meet peers outside a major without requiring varsity-level athletic involvement.

Who studies at Bryan College-Dayton?

Bryan College reported total enrollment of 1,701 students. Its incoming population included 202 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 47 transfer-in students in the reported period. Those entrant counts describe new groups, not the entire student body.

Reported geographic figures indicate that 65% of students were Tennessee residents and 28% came from other U.S. states. The college therefore draws substantially from its home state while also enrolling students from elsewhere. Prospective students should avoid treating a campus-based demographic or housing figure as a description of every online or graduate student; the populations behind different institutional measures can vary.

Among reported full-time, degree-seeking first-year students, there were 98 men and 97 women. These counts describe that particular entering group and should not be generalized to the gender composition of the entire college.

How does student life look like at Bryan College-Dayton?

Student life at Bryan College reflects its Christian identity and a campus where many traditional students live in college housing. Students can encounter peers through classes, organized activities, performances, service opportunities, and campus events, while commuters and online learners may participate in different ways.

The college reports personal or psychological counseling and a veterans affairs office among its student services. Incoming students should check how to access support, including appointment procedures and any eligibility rules, rather than assume every service operates as a walk-in clinic. First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus, a practical consideration in Dayton's small-city setting.

What libraries are available to students at Bryan College-Dayton?

The Bryan College Library is the college's main academic library. Students can use it for coursework and research, and reported library services include reservable study rooms.

For a research-heavy assignment, students should check the library's current catalog, database access, research-help options, and borrowing rules rather than relying solely on materials found through a general web search. The library is not reported to have a study area open around the clock, so students who need late-night space should check current building hours and other campus study locations.

Bryan College-Dayton Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1701

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

195

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA

Total staff

42 full time, 99 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Bryan College-Dayton Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,565
Graduate: 136

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 764
Part-time: 937

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 97
Men: 98

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 37
Black or African American: 30
White: 548
Asian: 12
Two or more races: 5
Unknown: 160

Bryan College-Dayton Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cheerleading

Both–Both

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Golf

Both–Both

Riflery

Both–Both

Rock climbing

–Both–

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

Women–Women

Table tennis

–Both–

Track and field

Both–Both

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.