Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania |
| Online | brynmawr.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Bryn Mawr College, located in the suburban Main Line area 11 miles west of Philadelphia, is a private women's liberal arts institution established in 1885 as one of the Seven Sisters colleges. The 135-acre campus features Collegiate Gothic architecture, including notable gray stone buildings and expansive green spaces that reflect its Quaker heritage. A highly selective institution, Bryn Mawr maintains a strong focus on STEM fields alongside traditional liberal arts disciplines, with particular strengths in chemistry, mathematics, and archaeology. The college requires students to live on campus for all four years in historic residence halls, fostering its residential college tradition, and participates in the Tri-College Consortium with Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges, allowing students to take classes at all three institutions.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Bryn Mawr is rated within the top 18% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Bryn Mawr College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#83 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#76 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#215 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1300/1470 |
| ACT | 30/33 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.85 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,370 |
| Room and Board | $18,690 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $83,250 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 26% |
| Foreign Languages | 16% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Mathematics | 8% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025