SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University has again been named a Top 10 Military Friendly® School in the country, and this year is ranked No. 2 in its category (private, non-doctorate).
Bryant University has a long tradition of supporting veterans as they transition to successful post-military careers.
Bryant University has a long tradition of supporting veterans as they transition to successful post-military careers. Founded in 1863, near the end of the Civil War, Bryant welcomed veterans into a fast-tracked program, requiring a commitment of only several months so they could quickly begin working and building their new lives.
A strong commitment to veterans
The commitment to veterans remains strong today. Benefits such as career counseling, support services, and dedicated spaces are among the reasons Bryant is ranked No. 2 Best Colleges for Veterans in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report College Rankings, up from a No. 3 ranking last year, in addition to the Military Friendly® Schools Ranking.
The Military Friendly® Schools list sets the standard for higher education institutions to provide the best opportunities for veterans and their spouses. The designation is based on the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer), and loan default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
The Military Friendly® Schools list sets the standard for higher education institutions to provide the best opportunities for veterans and their spouses.
The Military Friendly® Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data for more than 8,800 schools nationwide and responses to a survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey, with 747 schools earning the designation. Details are available at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/bryant-university/. The 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Schools list can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.
About Bryant University
For 158 years, Bryant University has been at the forefront of delivering an exceptional education that anticipates the future and prepares students to be innovative leaders of character in a changing world. Bryant delivers an innovative and uniquely integrated business and liberal arts education that inspires students to excel. With approximately 3,800 graduate and undergraduate students from 38 states and 49 countries, Bryant is recognized as a leader in international education and regularly receives top rankings from U.S. News and World Report, Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, and Barron's. Visit http://www.Bryant.edu.
