Bryan University

350 W Washington St
Tempe, AZ 85281
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Bryan University is a private for-profit university based in Tempe, Arizona. It has additional campuses in Toronto and Portland, Oregon.

School Highlights

Bryan University serves 3,303 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,303 students
  • In-state tuition: $11,850
  • Out-state tuition: $11,850
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Bryan University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 123 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bryan University
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1940
Total Faculty
123 staff
202 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Bryan University has grown by 196% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Bryan University diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,303 students
5,392 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,303 students
1,208 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,184 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Bryan University.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
329 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,290 students
1,238 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
13 students
66 students
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Arizona All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
5,400 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
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% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
9%
36%
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% Black
24%
7%
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% White
40%
39%
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% Hawaiian
1%
2%
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% Two or more races
8%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Bryan University and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Unknown races
16%
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bryan University.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
10%
20%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Bryan University and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Arizona by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.325%
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,500
$32,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Bryan University and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Arizona by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $11,850 is more than the state average of $3,445. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,850 is more than the state average of $8,201. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$11,850
$3,445
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,850
$8,201
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
82%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Bryan University and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,723
$9,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Bryan University and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,301
$4,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Bryan University and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
71%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bryan University cost?
Bryan University's tuition is approximately $11,850 for In-State students and $11,850 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Bryan University?
The acceptance rate of Bryan University is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 71%.
What is Bryan University's ranking?
Bryan University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,303 students
  • In-state tuition: $11,850
  • Out-state tuition: $11,850
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Maricopa County, AZ public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,570 per year for in-state students and $8,581 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maricopa County, AZ community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Maricopa County, AZ is Brookline College-Phoenix. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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