Bryant & Stratton College-Online
Bryant & Stratton College-Online — Online Programs, Tuition & Accreditation
Bryant & Stratton College-Online
All programs offered completely via distance education
200 Redtail Rd, Orchard Park, New York 14127
Phone: (800) 836-5627
Website: www.bryantstratton.edu
Quick Facts
| Type | 4-year (primarily associate's), Private not-for-profit |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accredited since June 2002 |
| Programmatic Accreditation | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) — nursing programmes at baccalaureate level, accredited since January 2019, next review June 2034 |
| Total Enrolment | 10,343 (all undergraduate) |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 39 to 1 |
| Faculty | 68 full-time, 415 part-time |
| Online Programs | Undergraduate only — 100% of students enrolled exclusively in distance education |
| Awards Offered | One but less than two years certificate, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Federal Financial Aid | Yes — eligible for Pell Grants and Direct Loans |
| Military/Veteran Friendly | Yes — Yellow Ribbon Program, credit for military training, dedicated veteran support, DoD MOU |
| Credit Accepted | Credit for life experiences, Advanced Placement (AP) credits |
| Admissions Policy | Open admissions |
| Promise Program | Yes — participates in a Promise program |
| Cohort Default Rate | 0.0% (2021) |
A Note on Accreditation
Bryant & Stratton College-Online is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), one of the seven regional accreditors recognised by the U.S. Department of Education. Regional accreditation is the most widely recognised form of institutional accreditation — credits are broadly transferable and degrees are generally accepted by employers and graduate schools. The nursing bachelor's programme also holds programmatic accreditation from CCNE.
Tuition & Fees (2024–2025)
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $16,299 per year |
| Books & Supplies (estimated) | $1,800 per year |
| Total Estimated Cost — Off Campus | $21,699 per year |
| Total Estimated Cost — Living with Family | $18,899 per year |
A tuition payment plan is available. The institution also participates in a Promise program. Figures are sourced from NCES College Navigator — verify directly with the institution before making financial decisions.
Financial Aid Snapshot (2023–2024)
| Beginning Students Receiving Any Aid | 92% |
| Beginning Students Receiving Grants | 91% — average award $6,314 |
| Beginning Students Receiving Pell Grants | 86% — average award $5,383 |
| Beginning Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 11% — average award $3,677 |
| Beginning Students Receiving Institutional Aid | 38% — average award $1,775 |
| Beginning Students Taking Federal Loans | 85% — average loan $7,087 |
| All Undergrads — Average Grant/Scholarship | $5,940 (86% of degree-seeking students) |
| All Undergrads — Average Pell Grant | $5,026 (78% of students) |
| All Undergrads — Average Federal Loan | $6,840 (82% of students) |
| Average Net Price (2023–2024) | $15,116 |
The high loan uptake (85% of beginning students, 82% of all undergrads) is worth noting alongside the net price. Bryant & Stratton's student population is predominantly Pell-eligible, indicating a largely lower-income student base. Figures are sourced from NCES College Navigator — verify directly with the institution before making financial decisions.
Average Net Price by Family Income (2023–2024)
| $0 – $30,000 | $15,197 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $11,171 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $16,646 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $16,685 |
| $110,001 and more | $17,901 |
Admissions
| Admissions Policy | Open admissions — contact the institution for details |
Bryant & Stratton College-Online operates an open admissions policy for all undergraduate programmes.
Retention & Graduation
| Full-Time Student Retention | 22% (students who began Fall 2023 and returned Fall 2024) |
| Overall Graduation Rate (150% time) | 23% (students who began Fall 2018) |
| Transfer-Out Rate | 9% |
| Bachelor's 4-Year Graduation Rate | 17% (Fall 2018 cohort); 50% for Fall 2016 cohort |
| Bachelor's 6-Year Graduation Rate | 50% (both Fall 2016 and Fall 2018 cohorts) |
| Bachelor's 8-Year Graduation Rate | 50% (both Fall 2016 and Fall 2018 cohorts) |
The 22% first-year retention rate and 23% overall graduation rate (for the Fall 2018 full-time, first-time cohort) are low, and prospective students should be aware of this. However, only 17% of entering students were classified as full-time, first-time in 2024 — the vast majority of Bryant & Stratton's students are transfers or returning adult learners. Among this more representative population (non-first-time students), 8-year bachelor's degree completion rates are stronger at 17–25%. The institution primarily serves working adults pursuing certificates and associate's degrees, with 1,086 certificates and 996 associate's degrees conferred in 2023–2024 versus just 159 bachelor's degrees.
Student Demographics (Fall 2024)
| Attendance | 63% full-time, 37% part-time |
| Gender | 89% female, 11% male |
| Age | 78% aged 25 and over, 22% aged 24 and under |
| Residency (First-Time Students) | 83% in-state, 14% out-of-state, 3% unknown |
| Race/Ethnicity | 49% race/ethnicity unknown, 20% Black or African American, 19% White, 8% Hispanic/Latino |
The student body is overwhelmingly female (89%) and adult (78% aged 25+), consistent with a working adult and career-changer population. The high proportion of students with unknown race/ethnicity (49%) is a data reporting issue rather than a demographic finding.
Online Programs Offered
Health Professions (largest area — 702 certificates, 303 associate's, 45 bachelor's conferred in 2023–2024)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (Certificate, Associate's) — 795 awards, largest programme
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist (Certificate) — 100 awards
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant (Associate's) — 50 awards
- Health Services Administration (Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's)
- Health/Health Care Administration (Bachelor's)
- Nursing Practice (Bachelor's) — CCNE-accredited
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching (Certificate, Associate's) — 295 awards conferred
Business & Management (102 certificates, 219 associate's, 64 bachelor's conferred)
- Business/Commerce, General (Certificate, Associate's)
- Human Resources Management (Associate's, Bachelor's)
- Business Administration and Management (Bachelor's)
- Accounting (Certificate, Associate's)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science (Certificate, Associate's)
- Hospitality Administration/Management (Certificate, Associate's)
- Marketing (Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's)
- Accounting and Business/Management (Bachelor's)
Legal & Criminal Justice
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Certificate, Associate's) — 159 awards conferred
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (Associate's) — 50 awards
- Securities Services Administration/Management (Certificate) — 64 awards
Human Services
- Human Services, General (Associate's, Bachelor's) — 204 awards conferred
Computer & Information Sciences
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management (Certificate, Associate's)
All programmes are offered entirely via distance education. A total of 2,241 awards were conferred in 2023–2024 (1,086 certificates, 996 associate's, 159 bachelor's). Programme availability may change — verify current offerings directly with Bryant & Stratton College.
Student Services Available to Online Students
- Academic and career counselling
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- Disability services — View disability accommodations policy
- Weekend/evening college options
Military & Veteran Support
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Yes — participant in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program |
| Military Credit | Credit awarded for military training |
| Veteran Support | Dedicated point of contact for veterans, servicemembers, and families |
| DoD Partnership | Member of Department of Defense Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU |
| GI Bill Recipients — Undergraduate (2023–2024) | 115 students — average benefit $12,021 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance — Undergraduate | 2 students |
| Veteran Tuition Policies | www.bryantstratton.edu/admissions/military |
Important Links
| Admissions | www.bryantstratton.edu/admissions |
| Apply Online | www.bryantstratton.edu/utilities/applynew |
| Financial Aid | www.bryantstratton.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.bryantstratton.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Military | www.bryantstratton.edu/admissions/military |
| Disability Services | Disability accommodations policy |
| About / Mission | www.bryantstratton.edu/about-us |
About Bryant & Stratton College-Online
Bryant & Stratton College-Online is the fully online campus of Bryant & Stratton College, a private, non-profit institution with campuses across New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The online campus is based in Orchard Park, New York, and offers certificates, associate's degrees, and a select range of bachelor's degrees entirely via distance education. With over 10,000 students, it is a mid-sized online college primarily serving working adults — 89% of students are female, 78% are aged 25 or over, and the majority are pursuing credentials in health professions, early childhood education, business, and legal studies. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), a regional accreditor, making its credits broadly transferable. Its bachelor's in nursing holds additional programmatic accreditation from CCNE. Medical insurance coding is the institution's largest area, with 795 awards conferred in 2023–2024. Bryant & Stratton participates in a Promise program and is a Yellow Ribbon institution, with 115 GI Bill students supported in 2023–2024. Prospective students should be aware of the low first-year retention rate (22%) when evaluating the institution, though this figure may not fully reflect outcomes for the institution's typical adult transfer student population.
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Information on this page is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) College Navigator database and the institution's official website. Data reflects the most recently available reporting year. Details may have changed — always verify directly with Bryant & Stratton College before making enrolment or financial decisions. Last updated: April 2026.