Bryan College-Dayton is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Dayton, Tennessee with 814 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $23,601 a year after grants and graduates 53% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Bryan College-Dayton acceptance rate and admissions
Bryan College-Dayton has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Bryan College-Dayton tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $22,000 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $9,500 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $33,000 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $23,601 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $23,601 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,399 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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Bryan College-Dayton graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 53% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $55,127 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $22,031 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 40% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Bryan College-Dayton majors and what graduates earn
Bryan College-Dayton awarded bachelor's degrees in 25 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($64,283).
All 25 majors at Bryan College-Dayton
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 50 | $58,337 | $64,283 | $19,748 |
| Psychology | 22 | $35,450 | $47,549 | $21,500 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 19 | n/a | $44,431 | $23,250 |
| Teacher education by subject | 13 | n/a | $43,654 | $20,802 |
| Communication | 10 | n/a | $32,530 | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 13 | $36,696 | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, general | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biopsychology | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Religious Education | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and physical sciences | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Theater | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health professions, general | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Finance | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Bryan College-Dayton
5 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 5 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 43 | $64,793 | $20,329 |
| Education | Master's | 21 | $49,662 | n/a |
| Human services | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Religious Education | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 814 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 49% women, 51% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Bryan College-Dayton?
No. Bryan College-Dayton has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Bryan College-Dayton cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $22,000. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $23,601 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Bryan College-Dayton?
53% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Bryan College-Dayton graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $55,127 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.