- 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 2,519 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 2,519 students
- Private-state tuition: $11,850
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bryan University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 20% over five years.
Bryan University
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Year Founded
1940
Total Faculty
98 staff
64 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Transforming Lives Through Better Education
Student Body
The student population of Bryan University has grown by 86% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Bryan University diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,519 students
3,480 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
2,519 students
941 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,512 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,512 students
941 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
7 students
27 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
37%
% Black
27%
6%
% White
41%
40%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
% Unknown races
11%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
10%
20%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
32%
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,500
$32,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $11,850 is less than the state average of $16,719. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,850
$16,719
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,723
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,301
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bryan University cost?
Bryan University's private state tuition is approximately $11,850.
What is Bryan University's ranking?
Bryan University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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