Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Bryn Mawr College reported a 31.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Bryn Mawr College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bryn Mawr, PA, with an SAT reference of 1390 and an ACT reference of 31. The historical average net price is $31,759 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

31.1%

3,278 applicants

SAT reference

1390

Combined score

ACT reference

31

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$31,759

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Bryn Mawr College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)130013901510
ACT (composite, 1–36)303133

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

83.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

92.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$75,217

Student Body

1,359

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Bryn Mawr College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,017
$30,001 – $48,000$18,457
$48,001 – $75,000$17,262
$75,001 – $110,000$19,330
$110,000+$40,085

Top Majors at Bryn Mawr College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences82
Biological & Biomedical Sciences55
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies28
English Language & Literature26
Psychology25
Foreign Languages & Linguistics21
Physical Sciences21
Mathematics & Statistics16
Computer & Information Sciences10
Natural Resources & Conservation9

Financial Aid at Bryn Mawr College

About Bryn Mawr College

Official website: https://www.brynmawr.edu/

Admissions: https://www.brynmawr.edu/admissions-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Bryn Mawr College

What is the acceptance rate at Bryn Mawr College?

Bryn Mawr College reported a 31% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,278. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Bryn Mawr College?

The historical 31% acceptance rate suggests Bryn Mawr College was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bryn Mawr College?

The imported historical records for Bryn Mawr College include an SAT reference value of 1390 and an ACT reference value of 31. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Bryn Mawr College?

The stored historical average net price at Bryn Mawr College is $31,759 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 79%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $39,997 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Bryn Mawr College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Bryn Mawr College is 84%. its stored first-year retention rate is 92%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $75,217. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Bryn Mawr College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Bryn Mawr College?

Bryn Mawr College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Bryn Mawr College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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