Bryan University

350 W Washington St
Tempe, AZ 85281
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

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 (26-27)

  • 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:

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

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

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
36:1

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# Full-Time Students
2,519 students
941 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,512 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,512 students
941 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students
7 students
27 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
11%
37%

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% Black
27%
6%

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% White
41%
40%

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% Two or more races
8%
5%
% Unknown races
11%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
10%
22%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.325%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$45,800
$44,191

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

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%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

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)

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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,519 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,850
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 59%
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Maricopa County, AZ is 92%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Maricopa County, AZ community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, 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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