Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Bryn Mawr College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
38%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Elite | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into Bryn Mawr and can I get accepted? The school has a 38% acceptance rate. Last year, 1,116 out of 2,936 applicants were admitted making Bryn Mawr a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has exceptionally high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 8 percent. Only 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.
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Bryn Mawr SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1370-1530Applicants Submitting SAT
56%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 680 |
| SAT Math 25th | 690 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1370 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 750 |
| SAT Math 75th | 780 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1530 |
| Average SAT Score | 1450 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Bryn Mawr College?
Bryn Mawr College typically requires applicants to be in the top 6 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1370 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1290. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1450 out of 1600. 56 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1530 and Above | Good | >51% |
| 1450 to 1530 | Avg + | 38%-51% |
| 1370 to 1450 | Avg - | 26%-38% |
| 1290 to 1370 | Reach | 17%-26% |
| Less than 1290 | Low | <17% |
Bryn Mawr ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
29-33Applicants Submitting ACT
35%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 30 |
| ACT Math 25th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 29 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 35 |
| ACT Math 75th | 32 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 33 |
| Average ACT Score | 31 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Bryn Mawr?
Admission data indicates that Bryn Mawr regularly accepts students with ACT's of 29 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 9 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 27 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 31 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 33 and above have very competitive chances. 35 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Bryn Mawr College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 33 and Above | Good | >51% |
| 31 to 33 | Avg + | 38%-51% |
| 29 to 31 | Avg - | 26%-38% |
| 27 to 29 | Reach | 17%-26% |
| Less than 27 | Low | <17% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Bryn Mawr College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
High School Class Rank
65% of Bryn Mawr College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 65% |
| Top 25% of class | 93% |
| Top 50% of class | 99% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 1% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,936 | 0 | 2,936 |
| Accepted | 1,116 | 0 | 1,116 |
| Acceptance Rate | 38% | ? | 38% |
| Enrolled | 354 | 0 | 354 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 32% | ? | 32% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2019Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Bryn Mawr College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211273 IPEDS survey data for Bryn Mawr College.
