Bryant University: what international applicants need

What are Bryant University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Bryant University has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 15, 2026, Early Decision II on January 15, 2027, and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Bryant University's acceptance rate?

65.5% for students who started in fall 2024: Bryant University admitted 6,431 of its 9,825 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Bryant University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Bryant University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Bryant University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 580–670 in Math and 610–660 in Reading and Writing (11% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 27–28.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Bryant University's application fee for international students?

Bryant University's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Bryant University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Bryant University accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Bryant University accept?

Bryant University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Bryant University require?

Bryant University requires a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Bryant University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Bryant University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Bryant University have?

180 of Bryant University's 3,200 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 5.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Bryant University cost for international students?

Bryant University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $52,677, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $17,528. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $73,155 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source