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Bryn Mawr College

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VerifiedPrivate (Not for Profit)Estd. 1885
Founded
1885
Type
Private (Not for Profit)
University Guide

About Bryn Mawr College

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The Bryn Mawr College is a women’s liberal arts college located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States. The College caters to the students’ preferences over several programs and courses out there. The College has a total of 1,384 undergraduate students with 334 graduate students with an acceptance rate of 38%. It has a total of 20% international students in its student body representing several foreign countries of the world. The College is accredited by the “Middle States Commission on Higher Education.”

The institution offers a choice of around 35 majors and 50 minors in a variety of subject areas. Students benefit from the college’s ties with Swarthmore College, University of Pennsylvania and Haverford College. The College meets 100% demonstrated financial needs of students.

Bryn Mawr College Campus

Bryn Mawr College Rankings

Bryn Mawr College has several noteworthy rankings on various education portals which makes it a well-known institution under the U.S. education system.

Ranking agency Ranking
U.S. News & World Report #28 in National Liberal arts colleges #23 in best undergraduate teaching #35 in best value schools #24 in most innovative school #145 in top performers on social mobility #25 in the first-year experiences
Times Higher Education 66th in the US college ranking 2023

Highlights

College Type Private
Establishment Year 1885
Location Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Campus Setting Suburban
Mode of Program Full-time/ Part-time/ Online
Student-faculty ratio 9:1
Total Enrollment 1,723
Admit Rate 33%
Yield Rate 34%
Retention Rate 89%
Graduation Rate 84%
English Language Proficiency Test TOEFL/ IELTS
Financial Aid Scholarships, grants, loans, campus employment

Bryn Mawr College Campus

  • Located in a suburb around 11 miles west of Philadelphia, the Bryn Mawr College campus covers 135 acres of land and comprises 40 majestic stone buildings.
  • Bryn Mawr College campus has three libraries, namely Canaday, Carpenter, and Collier. Haverford and Swarthmore have shared collections with the college.
  • The 135-acre campus is dotted with numerous kinds of trees. Tree tours are arranged for the students, staff, faculty, and visitors to experience the serene beauty of nature.

Bryn Mawr College Residence

  • Students are expected to live on campus residence and fully participate in college activities as well as have a meal plan for all four years.
  • There are a plethora of options for historic and modern residence halls on campus to choose from, namely Batten House, Brecon Hall, Denbigh Hall, Enid Cook’31 Centre, Erdman Hall, Merion Hall, New Dorm Hall, Pembroke Hall, Radnor Hall, Rhoads Hall, and Rockefeller Hall.
  • Students can opt to stay back in their dorms during the vacations. However, campus services like dining, transportation, health services will not be provided.

Bryn Mawr College Courses

  • Bryn Mawr College offers opportunities for students to undertake undergraduate, graduate and academic research programs in different disciplines.
  • The applicants have the option to choose from 35 majors and 50 minors and concentrations.
  • The top 3 fields in which maximum students pursued degrees include Psychology, Mathematics and English.
  • The College offers a special academic program known as the 360° Course Clusters. The primary focus of these programs are on common themes and experiences for research and scholarships.

Bryn Mawr College Application Process

Bryn Mawr College welcomes applications from students all around the world. In Fall 2023, the college received 3,332 applications out of which 33% were accepted. For admission to undergraduate programs, the university offers early decision and regular decision deadlines while graduate programs have varying deadlines.

How to Apply?

The process and requirements for admission to Bryn Mawr College has been discussed below:

Application Portal: UG - Common Application or Coalition Application (fee waived when submitted online); PG - Bryn Mawr College online application portal

Application Fee: 50 USD

Application Deadlines: The admissions to the College are viewed on the rolling basis. The application deadlines for the college are:-

Session Deadline
Early decision I November 15
Early decision II January 1
Regular decision January 15

Admission Requirements: The following documents must be submitted along with the application for admission:

  • Official high school transcripts and an entire school report
  • Two academic references
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Standardized test scores (both SAT/ACT accepted)
  • English proficiency test scores: The minimum score requirements are stated below:
Test Minimum Requirements
TOEFL (Internet-based) 100
IELTS 7.0

Bryn Mawr College Cost of Attendance

  • The cost of studying in the U.S. includes tuition fee, room and board, books and supplies, meal plans, personal expenses, transportation.
  • In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the college has decided not to increase tuition fee and room and board for 2023-24.
  • The cost of attendance for Bryn Mawr College for the session 2023-24 is given in the table below:
The undergraduate tuition fee for the year 2023-24 can be seen as:-
Description Amount
Tuition fee 55,025 USD
One semester course tuition 6,880 USD
Room and board 17,370 USD
College fee 915 USD
Student government association dues 380 USD
The graduate tuition fees as per school are seen as:-
Description Amount
Graduate school of arts and science
Tuition 48,328 USD
Application fee 50 USD
Matriculation fee 120 USD
Commencement fee 60 USD
Unit of supervised work 1,250 USD
Graduate school of social work and social research
P.h.D Unit 6,160 USD
M.S.S Unit 4,840 USD
M.S.S Field instruction fee 110 USD
Application fee 50 USD
Matriculation fee 120 USD
Commencement fee 60 USD
Special academic programs
Post-Baccalaureate spring 2023 5,070 USD per unit
Post-Baccalaureate spring 2023 4,920 USD per unit
Special student tuition 3,440 USD per unit
Comprehensive fee 25 USD
Application fee 50 USD

Bryn Mawr College Scholarships/Financial Aid

  • The college offers a myriad of awards, grants, and scholarships to the students who face financial hardship in paying their academic expenses.
  • A total of 36.6 million USD is offered as financial aid to all full-time students of Bryn Mawr College.
  • International students are eligible to receive need-based financial aid in the form of grants, loans and on-campus employment.
  • The students must apply for the financial aid by the deadlines specified by the institution.
  • Some of the types of financial aid offered to undergraduate students are:
    • Bryn Mawr Grant: The college offers need-based financial assistance to international students pursuing an undergraduate degree. These grants are awarded for a maximum of eight terms.
    • Bryn Mawr College International Loan: Institutional loan is offered by the institution to the international students who have financial worries. The loan has a fixed interest rate of 5%.
    • Bryn Mawr Merit Scholarship: This merit-based scholarship up to 40,000 USD is awarded at the time of admission only to the students who demonstrate extraordinary skills in academic, school, and community involvement in school, leadership qualities, letters of recommendations, quality and content writing, and potential to contribute to the college community. The students are assessed on the basis of application materials.
    • Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Tuition Grant: The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) offers a plethora of fellowships, grants, research assistantships, teacher assistantships, graduate assistantships, tuition awards to its students.

Bryn Mawr College Alumni Network

  • The college offers alumni career services for the lifelong assistance of Bryn Mawr College Alumni.
  • There are numerous benefits of being a part of the alumni committee at the college including access to libraries, gym, discount on insurance and a 50% discount on tuition fees if they wish to pursue a course at the institution.
  • Project Mawrter introduced by the alumni association organizes various events for integrating the members.
  • Some of the notable alumni members of the college include:
  1. Layla AbdelRahim Rahim - Author and anthropologist
  2. Nadia Abu El-Haj - Anthropologist at Barnard college
  3. Maya Ajmera - Founder of the global fund for children
  4. Emily Green Balch - Nobel Peace Prize winner 1946
  5. A.S. Byatt - Novelist

Bryn Mawr College Placements

The social work department of Bryn Mawr College has tied up with over 300 field placement partners ranging from public agencies to private organizations to offer work opportunities and exposure to its students.

97% of the students are either employed or enrolled for higher education within one year from graduation. Common employers of graduates include LinkedIn, Oracle, Vanguard, Estee Lauder Companies, United States Senate, Teach for America, etc. According to PayScale, the average salary of a Bryn Mawr College graduate is 65,501 USD per annum. The average salaries for the students and alumni can be seen as:-

Program Average salary
Masters in social work 44,600 USD
Bachelors in Psychology 29,600 USD
Bachelor's degree in English 25,800 USD
Bachelor's degree in liberal arts and sciences studies and humanities 20,700 USD

FAQs

Ques.What is the acceptance rate of the College?

Ans. The acceptance rate of the College is 38%.

Ques.What is the student retention rate of the College?

Ans. The student-retention rate is 87%.

Ques.What is the mode of submitting applications to the College?

Ans. The students can apply to the College through the online application present on the College’s website.

Ques. What is the tuition fee for undergraduate applicants for attending the College?

Ans. The students have to give up 55,025 USD as tuition fee for attending the College.

Ques. What is the application fee of the College?

Ans. The application fee is 50 USD.

Ques.Does the College offer financial aid options?

Ans. Yes, the College offers for financial aid and the international students should submit the application forms before the deadlines and they would receive the financial aid in the form of grants, loans, and other forms. Some of them include Bryn Mawr grant, Bryn Mawr college international loan and others.

Ques.Does the College offer housing facilities for the students?

Ans. Yes, the College offers housing facilities.

Ques.What is the graduation rate of the College?

Ans. The graduation rate of the College is 85%.

Ques. How many majors and minors are offered by the college?

Ans. The College offers 50 minors and 38 major programs for the students.

Ques.Is there any admission helpdesk through which the College can be contacted?

Ans. Yes, the students can contact the College through [email protected] or through the telephone at (610)526-5000.

Courses & Fees

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Overview
Degree TypeBachelor
Duration3 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
Fees
Tuition FeeINR 60.4 L/Yr
Native FeeUSD 64,500 /Yr
Fee trendTuition progression
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Admission Guide

Admission Process

More than 1,450 undergraduate women and more than 400 graduate women and men from over 45 states and 62 countries are enrolled in Bryn Mawr College. Here undergraduates are offered to choose from 37 major and 53 minor programs and develop their own academic program.

With an acceptance rate of 38%, the Bryn Mawr College college accepts a limited number of applicants based on critical evaluation of the applications.

  • Undergraduate students can apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application available online.
  • Graduate students shall apply online through the college’s application portal
  • The college also accepts Early Decision applications for undergraduate programs.
  • Applications for Bryn Mawr College Admissions are accepted during the Fall and Spring sessions.
  • Students shall submit the financial aid application along with their admission application.
  • The college accepts TOEFL and IELTS scores as proof of English proficiency.

Highlights

Application Portal Undergraduate: The Common Application or Coalition Application
Graduate: Bryn Mawr’s Online Portal
Application Fee 50 USD
Acceptance rate 38%
Average SAT score ERW: 650-730
MATH: 660-770
Average ACT score 29-33
Mode of Payment Online
Academic Calendar Semester-based
Intake Sessions Fall, and Spring sessions
Work Experience Depends on the program’s requirement
Financial Aid Work-study, scholarships and grants

Bryn Mawr College Admission Deadlines

To get admission in the desired program candidates must apply before the given deadlines:

Undergraduate
Early Decision I November 15
Early Decision II January 01
Regular Decision January 15
Graduate School of Art and Science
Archaeology, Classics, and History December 15
Chemistry and Physics January 02
Mathematics January 15
Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
MSS January 01
Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program
Early Action October 08
Regular Admission February 15

Bryn Mawr International Student Admissions

For all international applicants, there are specific admission requirements they need to fulfill. The admission process, however, is like that of the native applicants. Also, they need to carefully complete the visa process on time.

Admission Requirements for International Students

  • All official academic records/transcripts from the previously attended institution(s).
    • Transcripts that are not in English, must be sent along with the certified English translation.
  • An official copy of school leaving exam results and certificates
  • SAT and ACT score for undergraduate applicants
  • GRE/GMAT score for Graduate applicants
  • English proficiency test scores
  • Letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
  • A personal statement stating compatibility with the program goals
  • Updated Resume

Departmental requirements: Departments can have their own application requirements in addition to the general admission requirements, like portfolio, interview, or audition.

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

International applicants must submit their TOEFL and IELTS scores to show their English proficiency. The minimum scores college accepts are mentioned below in the table. However, the requirement may differ for programs and departments.

Test Minimum Score
TOEFL PBT 600
TOEFL CBT 250
TOEFL iBT 100
IELTS 7

Visa Process for International Students

Applicants are recommended to complete their visa process on time to avoid any admission-related problem.

  • Applicants must get the I-20 form from the college.
  • Fill up the form and attach the following documents along:
    • Copy of passport
    • Proof of financial support
  • Complete the I-20 and pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.
  • Next, apply for the F-1 or J-1 visa and pay the application fee.
  • Now schedule your visa interview and complete the process.

Bryn Mawr Undergraduate Admissions

The application process is the same for all undergraduate programs and for all students.

Application Portal: Applicants need to use the ‘Common Application Portal’ to submit applications.

Application Fee: 50 USD

Academic Requirements: Bryn Mawr expects the applicants to send ACT or SAT scores to satisfy academic requirements. The table given below details the break up of ACT and SAT score requirements:

ACT Scores
Average ACT Score 23
25th Percentile ACT Score 20
75th Percentile ACT Score 25
SAT Scores
Average SAT score 1393 (Math: 705; Reading: 688)
25th Percentile SAT Score 1310 (Math: 660; Reading: 650)
75th Percentile SAT Score 1500 (Math: 770; Reading: 730)

Supporting Documents: Applicants must provide the following documents at the time of admission:

  • Official transcripts and exam results for the last four years
  • Copy of school leaving exam results and certificate
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • Proof of residency
  • Guidance counselor’s and two teachers recommendation
  • Writing supplements
  • Mid-year report
  • English proficiency test score for international applicants

Bryn Mawr Graduate Admissions

Application Portal: Applications for graduate programs are accepted only throughBryn Mawr College Application Portal’ and can be accessed through respective academic school page.

Bryn Mawr College offers Graduate and Post Baccalaureate programs to all the applicants. The general admission requirements are the same; however, few programs have their specific admission requirements.

Course Application Deadline Application Fee Academic requirements Minimum English Language Proficiency
AB/ MA Mathematics: January 15
Chemistry and Physics: January 02
Archaeology, History of Art: December 15
50 USD Six courses for graduate credit M.A. Thesis Oral or written work
GRE score Letter of recommendation Resume Statement of Interest
TOEFL CBT: 250
TOEFL PBT: 600
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS: 7
MSS January 01 50 USD GPA of 3.0 Three letters of recommendation Personal statement
Admission interview Official transcript
TOEFL CBT: 250
TOEFL PBT: 600
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS: 7
Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program February 15 40 USD SAT/ACT scores Two letters of recommendation Two essays
Personal statement Admission interview Official transcript
TOEFL CBT: 250
TOEFL PBT: 600
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS: 7

Thus, it is essential that the applicants go through the application checklist properly and keep the prerequisites ready before applying. In case if Bryn Mawr is your 1st choice then it is recommended that you apply for Early Decision. Notably, in the previous academic year, 30% of students were admitted through Early Decision.

The admission decisions are usually received within 2 weeks of application. Applicants may use ‘BiONiC’ to know about the online status of their decision.

Placements & Recruiters

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Rankings over the years

Year-wise highlights from global and country rankings available for this university.

2019

Highlights
2019
  • Best overall country rank: #102
  • Overall: #102 in country
  • Top source: FORBES
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall
  • 1 ranking record in 2019

2025

Highlights
2025
  • Psychology: #8 in country
  • Top source: US News
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Psychology
  • 1 ranking record in 2025

Contact Information

101 North Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

+1-610-526-5152

Student Reviews & Ratings

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Overall score

7.0/10
Top Rated

Based on 1 rating

Rating Breakdown

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Live Summary
Academic
10.0/10
Faculty
9.0/10
Infrastructure
7.0/10
Accommodation
9.0/10
Placement
7.0/10