Bryn Mawr College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Bryn Mawr College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Bryn Mawr College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,349, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 31%. The college offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 86%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $58,000.
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- #3 Ranked in Best Women's Colleges in 2023
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentImplied no
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile30-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1280-1495
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
%
Online student enrollment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
41%
Unknown
2%
Black
4%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
11%
Asian
9%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Socio-economic diversity
10% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.% online, % on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
10%
State Grant Aid
1%
Institution Grant Aid
73%
Pell Grant
10%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$42k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 4 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 5 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 6 | History. | |||
| 7 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 8 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 9 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 10 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 11 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 12 | Psychology. | |||
| 13 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 14 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 15 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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