PrivateTownBryan College-Dayton
William Jennings Bryan College
Dayton, Tennessee 37321
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Bryan College-Dayton is a private institution in Dayton with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 815 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,434 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,494.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History During the Scopes trial in 1925, William Jennings Bryan expressed the wish that a school might be established in Dayton, Tennessee, "to teach truth from a Biblical perspective".
- •On July 26, 1925, he died in his sleep in Dayton, five days after the trial ended.
- •"William Jennings Bryan University" was chartered in 1930.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
68.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-2.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Programs (42)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
65%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TN state average