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Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, PA

Private

University

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Bryn Mawr College, located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, is a prestigious women’s liberal arts college renowned for its rigorous academics and commitment to social justice. Steeped in tradition, it’s known for having a vibrant campus culture and collaboration-forward learning style.

1,666
Students
31%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
1,349
Classification
University
Type
Private, Non-Profit
Religious Affiliation
None

Founded in the late 19th century, Bryn Mawr College has established itself as a leader in higher education for women, fostering an environment of experimentation and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to explore various disciplines during their time at the school, with the liberal arts curriculum requiring that they dabble in multiple fields of study. The college’s picturesque campus, often likened to Hogwarts due to its Gothic architectural style, houses over 90% of all the school’s students in a close-knit, residential community. Students here are encouraged to take on leadership roles, load up on clubs, and contribute to their communities on a local and global scale. A member of the Quaker Consortium, Bryn Mawr College also boasts close ties to Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania, with many students taking courses or joining clubs at multiple institutions.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Bryn Mawr College?

31% acceptance rate
Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
1362
Testing
Test Required
Average High School GPA
Unknown
Application Deadlines
Regular Application Deadline
January 15
Early Decision / Early Action?
Yes

The most important factors Bryn Mawr College considers when admitting students are:

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Financials

See what it costs to attend Bryn Mawr College.

$ 83,300
Overall list price
$ 39,072
Average net price
$ 83,300
Merit Price™
Very Stingy
Merit Meter™

Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Bryn Mawr College?

Suburb
Campus Setting
Republican
State vote for president
Limited
Greek participation
Weather
Sunny days
Average
Average winter temp
36°
Average summer temp
73°

Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Bryn Mawr College.

8:1
Student to faculty ratio
75%
4-year grad rate
86%
6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Bryn Mawr are:

  • Psychology, General
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Mathematics, General

Demographics

Who attends Bryn Mawr College?

47
States represented
37
Countries represented
No
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
1,666
Women
96%
Men
4%

Housing

What's it like living at Bryn Mawr College?

$18,690
Room & Board
0.8
Housing units / student
90
%
Students on campus

FAQs

How much does Bryn Mawr College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $83,300 to attend Bryn Mawr.

How many people attend Bryn Mawr College?

1,666 people attend Bryn Mawr. 1,349 are undergraduate students and 317 are graduate students.

Where is Bryn Mawr College located?

Bryn Mawr College is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. It is in a Suburb environment.

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