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Bryan College-Dayton

Dayton, TN·Private nonprofit·815 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 815 students.

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815
Students
$16,494
Net Price
56%
Grad Rate
$44,500
Earnings
10 yr
$13,000
Debt

About This School

Bryan College-Dayton is a private nonprofit institution located in Dayton, Tennessee with approximately 815 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,494 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $44,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $16,494 average net price and relatively low $13,000 median debt are genuinely appealing for a private college, and the small campus in Dayton, TN suits students who want a tight-knit, faith-based environment. However, the 56% graduation rate and 65% freshman retention rate are real red flags — nearly half of students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously. Worth considering if you're confident in your fit with the school's Christian mission and have a clear plan to stay on track, but compare carefully before committing.

Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing24%
Education21%
Psychology10%
Biological Sciences6%
Engineering5%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
English2%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$18,900
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,900
Avg Net Price
$16,494
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants22%
Median debt at graduation$13,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
56%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
65%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$44,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$13,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$13,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$39,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$44,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White82%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino4%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (815 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Bryan College-Dayton

721 Bryan Drive

Dayton, TN 37321

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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