Bryn Athyn College Admission Requirements

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Bryn Athyn College Admission Overview

Bryn Athyn College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Bryn Athyn College admitted 82.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.87 GPA (B) and SAT 1060-1298. Bryn Athyn College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bryn Athyn College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

82.9%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Acceptance Rate

The Bryn Athyn College acceptance rate is 82.9%. Last year, 496 of 598 applicants were admitted. That is the 66th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Bryn Athyn College and can you get accepted?

Bryn Athyn College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.87. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bryn Athyn College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.87

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.87

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Bryn Athyn College typically have around a 2.87 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades. Bryn Athyn College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #93 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Bryn Athyn College of the New Church freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 7.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 17.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 24.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Bryn Athyn College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1060-1298

Freshmen who sent SAT

7%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 550
  • Composite 1060
SAT 25th percentile scores for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 688
  • Math 610
  • Composite 1298
SAT 75th percentile scores for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Bryn Athyn College typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1060–1298) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. Bryn Athyn College ranks #51 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1060 to 1298

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SAT policy

Bryn Athyn College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1298 and Above Above 75th >90%
1180 to 1298 Avg + 83%-90%
1060 to 1180 Avg - 72%-83%
Below 1060 Below mid-50 <72%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bryn Athyn College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 347 250 598
Accepted 290 205 496
Acceptance Rate 84% 82% 83%
Enrolled 20 35 55
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 7% 17% 11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bryn Athyn College of the New Church and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

156

Applicants have 156 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Bryn Athyn College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 82.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.87 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1060-1298); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210492.

GPA calculator: Bryn Athyn College of the New Church GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026